Risk of cardiovascular diseases among young adults: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia.

Meram AzzaniGogilawani A P MuaganWahib M AtrooshIan Zhen Ng

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

This study found that more than 50% of study participants had moderate to high risk of CVD. Family history and lifestyle factors are the most likely determinants of CVD risk among the young age group. These findings support the development and implementation of targeted prevention programmes as well as provide useful information for action planning and policymaking to curb the disease in the future.

Keyphrases

young adults
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
healthcare
primary care
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
weight loss
cancer therapy
risk factors