Objective: The aim of this cohort study was to evaluate the prevalence of hypertension and
cardiovascular risk factors in the studied population. Methods: Presented results are a part of …

PURPOSE: To explore the effects of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption on
cardiovascular disease risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and glucose …

Methods: In the cross-sectional study lasting one year, we measured BP using mercury
sphygmomanometers, as well as height, weight, waist, and hip circumferences in schools …

Background and aims Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension are the main causes
of global death. We aimed to investigate the independent and combined effects of smoking …

This study aimed to investigate the relationship of systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP)
with a series of metabolic and nonmetabolic cardiovascular risk variables in a random …

Background: Little is known about sex differences in the risk of type 2 diabetes (DM2)
development related to body fat depot. The main aim of this study was to assess sex-specific …

The relationship between cigarette smoking and blood pressure and serum lipids was
studied in 1775 men aged 20–59 years, in non-drinkers and drinkers separately, controlling …

Aims To investigate the associations between passive tobacco smoke exposure and daily
smoking with a comprehensive metabolic profile, measured repeatedly from childhood to …

Introduction: the Belgian province of Luxembourg has a high incidence of cardiovascular
(CV) disease according to the MONICA register. Surveys conducted in adults and children …

Background: Poland represents a country of high cardiovascular (CV) risk. The association
between lipid abnormalities and increased CV risk is well established. Therefore, it is …