September 5, 2025JAMA Cardiology

Prevalence, Determinants, and Time Trends of Cardiovascular Health in the WHO African Region

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Cross-sectional surveys reveal significant factors influencing cardiovascular health in the WHO African Region, indicating urgent policy needs.

The prevalence of ideal cardiovascular health was 26.2% among participants, along with significant demographic factors affecting outcomes.
Older age, lower education, and heavy alcohol consumption were linked to reduced odds of achieving higher cardiovascular health scores.
The analysis utilized repeated cross-sectional WHO STEPS surveys across 22 countries over a span of 20 years to assess cardiovascular health.
Findings highlight critical socio-economic factors that could inform policy efforts for cardiovascular disease prevention.

Agboyibor et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional surveys reveal significant factors influencing cardiovascular health in the WHO African Region, indicating urgent policy needs.