Cardiovascular risk in the Workplace

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 18 million people die annually from CVD, representing 32% of all deaths. According to the Ministry of Health's 2021 report, CVD is estimated to account for approximately 30% of all deaths in the country, with around 120,000 annual deaths attributable to these conditions.The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the work context shows a similar epidemiology to the general population. Kivimäki et al. analyzed data from more than 100,000 workers and found that 30% of them had at least one significant cardiovascular risk factor, such as hypertension, obesity, or diabetes.