An epidemiological study on degenerated heart valvular diseases among military elderly population in Beijing / 中华流行病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
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(12): 836-839, 2006.
Article
Dans Chinois
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-261728
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the prevalence and possible risk factors of senile degenerated heart valvular disease (SDHVD) among military elderly in Beijing.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>820 individuals, aged 60 or above,are randomly selected from 8202 individuals, in 21 military retirement centers in Beijing. Each individual answers a questionnaire and receives Doppler echocardiographic examination for an observation of the cardiac structure, function and valve condition. A logistic regression analysis is also made to identify possible risk factors and their powers on the prevalence of SDHVD.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The prevalence ratio of SDHVD by means of ultrasonic checks among military elderly in Beijing is 13.4%. Among them, the prevalence ratio of SDHVD for age groups of 60-, 70-, and 80 or above are 7.7%, 16.1%, 25.7% respectively. Data from logistic regression shows the following results that SDHVD risk factors include age, hypertention, hyperlipemia, stroke and cadiovascular family history.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The prevalence of SDHVD among the military elderly in Beijing rises with the increase of age. SDHVD risk factors include age, hypertention, hyperlipemia, stroke and cadiovascular family history.</p>
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WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Chine
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Épidémiologie
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Prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
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Valvulopathies
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Personnel militaire
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Étude de prévalence
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Aged80
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Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Chinois
Texte intégral:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
Année:
2006
Type:
Article
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