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摘要
objective: to identify the modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease (cad) among nursing staff of a general hospital. methods: the sample consisted of 209 nursing staff. data included anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, body mass index (bmi), and cholesterol and glucose levels. a questionnaire was also used to measure physical activity and stress level. risk factors for cad were identified and quantified. results: the findings suggest that nursing staff was stressed (19.1%) and had high blood pressure (29.7%) and total cholesterol %26gt;200mg/dl (27.7%). nursing assistants had higher bmi than nursing licensed practical nurses or registered nurses; and licensed practical nurses had the higher level of stress. sedentary life style was common in more than half of the nursing staff. conclusion: it is important to identify and quantify risk factors for cad. this epidemiological knowledge might lead to educational interventions to prevent the development of the disease.
