Cent Eur J Public Health 2005, 13(4):191-199

Correlations of Somatophysiological, Biochemical, Psychosocial and Behavioral Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in a Sample of Employees of Prague Enterprises and Institutions

Kodat V.1, Sobota J.1, Kebza V.2, Biganovský M.1, Amortová R.1, Fischer J.1
1 Institute of Health, Prague
2 National Institute of Public Health, Prague, Czech Republic

The study is aimed at the detection and intervention of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and at the part played by stress in their development. The methods applied are designed to eliminate the risks and, simultaneously, to identify the function of the two main parts of stress reaction, i.e., in terms of the extent, level and type of the stressors experienced, and in terms of the level of mental resilience and related psychosocial factors which affect the experiencing of and coping with stress. The purpose of medical examination based on the patient's history, subjective complaints and objective tests, including a study of dietary habits and psychological methods was to establish the status praesens and identify the main risk factors and symptoms leading to ischemic heart disease (IHD). Intervention was performed in subjects with increased cardiovalscular risk factors.

Keywords: cardiovascular disease, risk factors, stress, mental resilience, somatophysiological, behavioral and psychosocial determinants

Received: March 30, 2005; Revised: September 22, 2005; Accepted: September 22, 2005; Published: December 1, 2005  Show citation

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Kodat V, Sobota J, Kebza V, Biganovský M, Amortová R, Fischer J. Correlations of Somatophysiological, Biochemical, Psychosocial and Behavioral Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases in a Sample of Employees of Prague Enterprises and Institutions. Cent Eur J Public Health. 2005;13(4):191-199. PubMed PMID: 16419384.
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