Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors in a Young Military Population
Abstract
This study was undertaken to determine the extent to which coronary heart disease risk factors are manifest in a young (17-35 years old) male military population. Approximately 360 individuals underwent medical and physical determination of body composition, blood cholesterol analysis, blood pressure measurement, history of smoking, and a maximal exercise stress test to assess maximal oxygen intake (vo sub 2 max) and the incidence of electrocardiographic abnormalities. Obesity (>20% body fat), elevated blood cholesterol (>200 mg/di), and cigarette smoking (>10 cigarettes/d) were the most predominant risk factors with incidences of 29, 32, and 36% respectively. Only 2.4% of the sample had a positive stress test as indicated by an ST-segment depression of 1 mm or greater. An inverse relationship between vo sub 2 max and percent body fat was the only significant finding between level of aerobic power and risk factor prevalence. These data provide information on the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors in an age group for which there has been only limited information.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA111060
Entities
People
- James A. Vogel
- John F. Patton
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine