Klin Farmakol Farm. 2013;27(1):6-10

Evaluation of lifestyle of the general public in relation to cardiometabolic risk in metabolic syndrome - a pilot project

Daniela Mináriková¹, Hana Grešnerová², Peter Minárik³, Ivona Malovecká¹, Viliam Foltán¹

¹ Farmaceutická fakulta, Katedra organizácie a riadenia farmácie, Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave

Objective of the study: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the acceptance of the commonly recommended rules for a healthy

lifestyle among the general public. This should be part of the prevention of cardiometabolic risk in metabolic syndrome.

Methods: A questionnaire survey of 100 respondents was carried out from January 2011 till March 2011. All the data from the respondents

were processed using Microsoft Excel 2010.

Results: Up to 90 % of the respondents consciously think about prevention, with 66 % of them making an effort to practise a healthy

lifestyle; 53 % report regular physical activity; and 74 % consume fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. Only 15 % of the respondents

reported use of dietary supplements. The acceptance rate of a healthy lifestyle was highest in younger age groups, in women, and in

the population of bigger cities. Especially respondents with fewer health risks perceive healthy lifestyle as prevention.

Conclusion: The pilot project validated a questionnaire method to evaluate the lifestyle of the general public. The pharmacist can play

a role of a specialist consultant in the prevention of cardiometabolic risk of patients by influencing their lifestyle, particularly in terms

of a rational and beneficial use of dietary supplements.

Keywords: metabolic syndrome, healthy lifestyle, prevention of cardiometabolic risks, dietary supplements

Published: May 15, 2013  Show citation