Objective To analyze the status of cardiovascular health indicators among middle-aged and elderly community residents in Nanshan district of Shenzhen city.
Methods We conducted a survey among 9 113 permanent residents aged 45 years and above in 62 communities of Nanshan district of Shenzhen city during 2017. Questionnaire interviews and physical examinations were performed in the residents to collect information on cardiovascular health indicators. Chi-square test and logistic regression were used in data analyses. The cardiovascular health was assessed using a scale with a full score of 6 indicating a good status for cardiovascular health.
Results Of the 8 230 residents completing the survey, only 7.79% were scored 5 – 6 for good cardiovascular health. Among the residents, the most prevalent cardiovascular health indicator was 84.98% for never smoking or ex-smoking with successful cessation for more than 12 months and the lowest was 14.36% for normal blood pressure (diastolic blood pressure of ≤ 80 mmHg and systolic blood pressure of ≤ 120 mmHg). Compared to those in the residents having the scores of 5 – 6, the risks of hypertension, diabetes and comorbidity of hypertension and diabetes were inversely correlated with the value of cardiovascular health indicator in the residents with the lower scores.
Conclusion The proportion of people with indicators of good cardiovascular health is relatively low and needs to be improved, especially for blood pressure control and physical exercise promotion among middle-aged and elderly community residents in Shenzhen city.
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