THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE AND RISK FACTORS IN PATIENTS WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Authors: Sedykh Darya Yu. , Kashtalap Vasiliy V. , Barbarash Olga L. 
Published: January 2024

Highlights

The analysis of associations between the elements of the neighboughood area infrastructure and cardiovascular risk factors was performed in a high-risk population of patients with myocardial infarction. This analysis has practical importance for the comprehensive optimization of local preventive approaches.

 

Aim. To study the association of the neighborhood infrastructure parameters with cardiovascular risk factors in patients with myocardial infarction (MI).

Material and Methods. The study included 150 patients with MI. On the basis of their subjective opinion expressed by the Neighborhood Environmental Walkability Scale questionnaire, the infrastructure of the area of residence was analyzed, and its favorable and unfavorable parameters were identified. Cardiovascular risk factors were identified based on the survey and medical records.

Results. Among all patients with MI, the risk of arterial hypertension with MI was reduced by the presence of a dividing dirt strip in the vicinity of OR 0.32 (95% CI 0.12; 0.83) and accessible public transport OR 0.32 (95% CI 0.10; 0.95), dyslipidemia – the remote location of the restaurant OR 0.50 (95% CI 0.26; 0.97) and the place of work OR 0.32 (95% CI 0.12; 0.86), smoking – distance from a public transport stop OR 0.20 (95% CI 0.04; 0.94) and proximity to a restaurant OR 0.50 (95% CI 0.26; 0.97), physical inactivity – distance from work OR 0.08 (95% CI 0.01; 0.76), stress – remote location of a clothing store OR 0.45 (95% CI 0.22; 0.93), alcohol consumption – compliance of the living area with the conditions necessary for raising children OR 0.27 (95% CI 0.07; 0.97), insufficient consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables – remote location of a pharmacy OR 0.18 (95% CI 0.03; 0.97), the lack of dividing ground strip OR 0.10 (95% CI 0.01; 0.91) and the presence of garbage in the vicinity of OR 0.08 (95% CI 0.01; 0.53), patient satisfaction with the compliance of the living area with the conditions necessary for the upbringing of children OR 0.10 (95% CI 0.01; 0.70). Inadequate street lighting at night contributed to an increased risk of dyslipidemia, OR 3.05 (95% CI 1.04; 8.92), alcohol consumption – proximity to a clothing store OR 2.23 (95% CI 1.08; 4.57).

In citizens with MI, a decrease in the risk of arterial hypertension was associated with the presence of a dividing dirt strip in the vicinity of OSH 0.17 (95% CI 0.06; 0.49) and accessible public transport OSH 0.19 (95% CI 0.05; 0.65); stress – with the absence of alternative routes in the vicinity of OSH 0.27 (95% CI 0.09; 0.79); the risk of insufficient consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables – with the distance of the pharmacy OR 0.18 (95% CI 0.03; 0.96), the absence of a dividing dirt strip OR 0.07 (95% CI 0.01; 0.63) and sidewalks in the vicinity of OR 0.14 (95% CI 0.02; 0.89). In rural patients with MI, the risk of stress decreased with the presence of sidewalks in the vicinity of OR 0.21 (95% CI 0.05; 0.99) and accessible public transport OR 0.15 (95% CI 0.03; 0.85).

Conclusion. The identification of unfavorable parameters of the territory of residence in patients with MI should contribute to the formation of the concept of a health-preserving environment necessary for further reduction of cardiovascular risks of MI in the population.