HOW FREQUENT ARE CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS IN LAWYERS?

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to know the frequency of CVD risk factors in lawyers of Peshawar. Methodology: Data for this study was derived from Peshawar Heart study (PHS). PHS is big trial which is being conducted by Cardiology Department Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar to determine various cardiovascular risk factors in various occupational groups of Peshawar. Results: A total of 252 lawyers from district Peshawar were recruited in PHS. Male were 249(98.6%) while 03(1.2%) were female. Mean age was 41.37±9.93 years (range 25 to 79 years). Mean duration of practicing was 13.09 ±10.95 years. Mean duration of regular exercise was 17.02±29.30 minutes and 84 (33.3%) were doing regular exercise and 168(66.7%) were not performing exercise. Out of 252 lawyers 57(22.6%) were cigarette smokers, 12(4.6%) were 2 naswar addicts. Mean BMI was 27.86±4.1 Kg/m and 64.3 %(162) had their BMI 2 ≥27kg/m . Mean cholesterol was 182.38±28.70 mg/dl and 42.5 %(107) had their cholesterol ≥180mg/dl. Mean RBS of lawyers was 113.78± 48.74 mg/dl and 16.7 %( 42) had their RBS of ≥140 mg/dl. Mean systolic blood pressure and mean diastolic blood pressure were 134.09±19.05 mmHg and 87.66±11.71 mmHg respectively and 38.5%(97) had their systolic ≥140mmHg and 58.7% (148) had their diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90mmHg respectively. Out 252 lawyers 24.6%(62) had positive family history of (CAD). Conclusion: Most of the lawyers were obese, indulged in tobacco use, had their RBS and total cholesterol elevated, as well as high systolic and diastolic blood pressure.