Prevalence of Atherothrombosis in Greece
Author Information
Author(s): Nikos Maniadakis, Georgia Kourlaba, Vasileios Fragoulakis
Primary Institution: National School of Public Health, Athens, Greece
Hypothesis
The study aims to estimate the prevalence of selected atherothrombotic risk factors and clinical manifestations in Greece.
Conclusion
Atherothrombosis affects a significant portion of the population in Greece and is expected to impose a considerable economic burden.
Supporting Evidence
- 6.5% of participants reported being diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
- 17.7% reported hypertension.
- 14.0% reported hypercholesterolemia.
- 2.5% reported having angina.
- 2.0% reported myocardial infarction.
- 1.6% reported stroke.
- 2.5% reported peripheral artery disease.
Takeaway
This study found that many people in Greece have serious heart and blood vessel problems, which can cost a lot of money for healthcare.
Methodology
A random-digit dialed telephone survey was conducted with 3,007 adults to collect data on atherothrombotic risk factors and clinical manifestations.
Potential Biases
The low response rate may introduce non-response bias, affecting the representativeness of the sample.
Limitations
The study's response rate was low, and the telephone survey method may have excluded individuals without phone service.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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