Vol. 2, Issue 6 (2013)

Author(s):
Sergiy Fedorov, Lubomyr Glushko, Nataliya Pozur, Anas Nasrallah, Taras Gavrysh, Olha Verbovska

Abstract:
Although many cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) can be treated or prevented, an estimated 17.1 million people die of CVDs each year. The main risk factors are: tobacco use, high BMI, high blood pressure, high levels of cholesterol and glucose, low physical activity, stresses etc. 72 physicians which had practical skills at Therapy and Family Medicine Department of Postgraduate Faculty of Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University were observed by using of special questionnaire. Our trial showed that all physicians know and have healthy life-style. Usually, with the age the part of persons with high BMI, level of glucose or cholesterol is increased. Overall, there is a need for continued promotion of physician health.