Cardiovascular Risk Among Smokers Seeking Cessation Treatment Compared to Smokers Who Do Not: a Cross-sectional Study
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Objectives To compare the cardiovascular (CV) risk profile in smokers who decided to quit in smoking cessation center (Center) and smokers of general population. Methods We retrospectively compared the prevalence of CV risk factors and theCV risk level in a study group of Center smokers (1,349; 52.2 % men) and a control group ofthe national post-MONICA study smokers (1,122; 54.5 % men).
Results Compared to controls, the study group smokers were more likely automatically at high CV risk (12.5 %, resp. 8.9 %, p=0.004), including CVD (7 %, resp. 4.1 %, p=0.002). The prevalence of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia was similar in both groups.
The prevalence of obesity was significantly lower in the study group. Smokers aged over 55 with a SCORE GREATER-THAN OR EQUAL TO 5 % were significantly less represented in the study group compared to controls.
Conclusions Compared to controls, more smokers automatically at high CV risk sought treatment for tobacco dependence. We did not find higher prevalence of CV risk factors, or a higher proportion of high CV risk elderly smokers among the study group patients.