ISCHEMIC-HEART-DISEASE AND RISK-FACTORS I N CAR DRIVERS

Levels and prevalence of risk factors, prevalence of ischemic heart di sease and their relationships were studied in a randomly selected repr esentative sample of professional car drivers. High prevalence of hype rtension, hypercholesterolemia and smoking either separately or in com binations was observed. Presence of ischemic heart disease correlated positively with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, body mass and smok ing. Unfavorable epidemiological situation relative to ischemic heart disease morbidity and mortality revealed in this professional group de mands urgent preventive measures.