global-journal-of-medical-research-f-diseases Global Journal of Medical Research - F: Diseases 0975-5888 2249-4618 Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 83024 Self-Reported Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Medical Students JunqueiraJéssica de Paula Chalup RodriguesLais de Souza RodriguesMaria Aparecida de Almeida Souza AragãoIvana Picone Borges de BRAZIL 24 F1 13 25

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, with smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia and a sedentary lifestyle being among the main risk factors. The objective of this study was to evaluate the self knowledge about cardiovascular risk factors among medical students. Methodology: Observational and cross-sectional study on students from the first to the eighth semester of medicine using anonymous questionnaires containing questions about cardiovascular risk factors. Results: A total of 288 students paticipeted. There was a higher percentage of self-declared emotional stress (p

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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, with smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia and a sedentary lifestyle being among the main risk factors. The objective of this study was to evaluate the self knowledge about cardiovascular risk factors among medical students. Methodology: Observational and cross-sectional study on students from the first to the eighth semester of medicine using anonymous questionnaires containing questions about cardiovascular risk factors. Results: A total of 288 students paticipeted. There was a higher percentage of self-declared emotional stress (p