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Cardiovascular Health Indicators in an Iranian Cohort: Findings from Life's Essential 8

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  • Toba Kazemi

  • Razie Jafarizadeh

  • Saeede Khosravi Bizhaem

  • Bita Bijari

  • Samira Karbasi

  • January 27, 2026

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    Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 17.5 million deaths annually, with LMICs facing the highest burden.

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    Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, and tobacco use significantly contribute to the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases.

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    The American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 framework includes eight criteria for assessing cardiovascular health, emphasizing lifestyle changes.

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    A cross-sectional study in South Khorasan assessed the cardiovascular health of 319 government employees using the LE8 metrics.

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    The study highlights the importance of workplace health initiatives in identifying at-risk individuals and improving cardiovascular health outcomes.

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Cardiovascular Health Indicators in an Iranian Cohort: Findings from Life's Essential 8

  • by Toba Kazemi, Razie Jafarizadeh, Saeede Khosravi Bizhaem, Bita Bijari, Samira Karbasi

  • January 27, 2026

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