<b>Evaluation according to Framingham of cardiovascular damages among smoker patients of a private institution</b> - DOI: 10.4025/cienccuidsaude.v7i1.4890

Abstract

This survey type research aimed at analyzing the vulnerability of active/passive smokers of a private institution. Medical records were analyzed, and a total of 125 (100%) individuals filled out forms from October to December 2004. Among them 39.2% stated not to have contact with smokers; 13.6% were active smokers and 3.2% were active/passive smokers. Among 41 abstemious-smoker participants, according to Prochaska and DiClemente taxonomy 48.8% were in maintenance; 41.5% in contemplation and 9.7% did not intend to change habits. Amongst 21 smokers, 71.4% smoked 10 to 30 cigarettes a day and their smoke intake ranged from medium to high, in a percentage of 76.2%. Tobacco addiction ranged from average to high for 42.8% of them, and the passive exposition to tobacco ranged from 1 to 30 years for 74.5% of the participants. The risk of coronary events amongst 104 participants was low for 60%, high for 19% and medium for 15.5%. Taking into consideration that smoking is a high-risk factor for cardiovascular disease; the results ha shown the necessity of its interruption as a means of reducing risk of death.