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- Title
Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Rural Area of Croatia.
- Authors
Džakula, Aleksandar; Keranović, Adis; Crnica, Vanja; Mayer, Marjeta; Holcer, Nataša Janev; Sović, Slavica; Bolić, Bojana; Domokuš, Nikolina Antonia; Dražić, Ivanka; Vugrinčić, Marija; Zibar, Davor; Blažević, Nikola; Friščić, Tea; Korać, Tea; Bander, Ilda; Vuletić, Silvije
- Abstract
Rural areas, where 47.6% of the Croatian population lives are not generally the focus of research; yet there are challenges which affect the rural population that often go unreported. These communities often exhibit disadvantages in many areas of health. The aim of this study is to examine the specific health needs and related determinants of rural populations influenced by transition that were affected by the consequences of war. The focus of the research is rural lifestyle, behaviour and cardiovascular risk factors in three villages of Sisačko-moslavačka County. Results show that partici-pants generally understand that their own lifestyles influence their health, but they often neglect to change their behav-iour to improve their health. This can be explained through complex socio-economic conditions and traditional values of their heritage. These results suggest a need for further research on health status, attitude, and behaviour of Croatia's ru-ral population. Specific public health intervention and services for rural populations must be promoted.
- Subjects
CROATIA; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors; RURAL geography; LIFESTYLES; PUBLIC health; SOCIAL status
- Publication
Collegium Antropologicum, 2012, Vol 36, p245
- ISSN
0350-6134
- Publication type
Article