ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AMONG QUARRY WORKERS IN OGUN STATE

¹Ilori O.A,² Nupo S.S, ³Akinlotan J.V

^1,2,3Nutrition and Dietetics Department

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Ojere

ABSTRACT

This research assessed the cardiovascular risk factor among quarry workers in Ogun state. One hundred copies of questionnaires was used to obtained information on cardiovascular risk factor which include smoking,  sedentary lifestyle,  age, stress inflammation and pain, cardiovascular history, environment. Participant’s blood pressure was obtained in sitting observing standard precautions. Weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and Blood Test determined. Data were analysed using statistical package for social science version 17 (SPSS). It is estimated that 41% of respondents live beside the main road and in an industrial area with gas emissions. Participants were mostly in the low and moderate risk categorised with only few of the participants in high level of cardiovascular risk. There was significant difference in age, weight and BMI of participants (P < 0.05).

Keywords: Cardiovascular Risk, Querry Workers, Participants Blood Pressure.