A5071230370- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Physical Activity and Health
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Health and Well-being Studies
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2016-2025
Lithuanian Sports University
2013
Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics
2007-2010
Kaunas University of Technology
2006
Nature Research Centre
2000
Abstract Aims The aim of this study was to develop, validate, and illustrate an updated prediction model (SCORE2) estimate 10-year fatal non-fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in individuals without previous CVD or diabetes aged 40–69 years Europe. Methods results We derived models using individual-participant data from 45 cohorts 13 countries (677 684 individuals, 30 121 events). used sex-specific competing risk-adjusted models, including age, smoking status, systolic blood pressure,...
The aims of this study were to explore associations the distance and use urban green spaces with prevalence cardiovascular diseases (CVD) its risk factors, evaluate impact accessibility on incidence CVD among population Kaunas city (Lithuania).We present results from a cohort access spaces, association factors other health-related variables, mortality morbidity. A random sample 5,112 individuals aged 45-72 years was screened in 2006-2008. During mean 4.41 follow-up, there 83 deaths 364...
Aims:To assess the relationship between green space proximity, use of and depressive symptoms perceived general health among a random sample men women. Methods: Cross-sectional study population-based 6,944 45–72 year old Kaunas city residents. Self-reported questionnaires provided information on sociodemographic variables, behaviours, poor very health. Residential proximity to spaces was defined as living less than 300 m, within interval 300–999 equal or more 1 km from park. The park divided...
Abstract Background Several lifestyle behaviours, including physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, nutrition habits, and social activity have been associated with psychological well-being (PWB). However, their effect on PWB prospectively has less studied. The aim of the present study was to evaluate influence factors higher future during 10-year follow-up middle-aged elderly urban population. Methods In baseline survey (2006 2008), 7115 men women 45–72 years age were examined...
Background Two indices: visceral adiposity index (VAI) and atherogenic of plasma (AIP) during several recent years were implemented into epidemiological studies for predicting cardiovascular diseases (CVD) mortality risk. Our study aimed to evaluate the association VAI AIP with risk all-cause CVD among Lithuanian urban population aged 45–72 years. Methods In baseline survey (2006–2008), 7,115 men women age examined within framework international Health, Alcohol Psychosocial Factors in...
Computers and the Internet have become an integral part of today's life. Problematic gaming is related to adolescent's health. The aim our study was evaluate prevalence addiction among 13-18-year-old schoolchildren its relation sex, age, time spent playing computer games, game type, subjective health evaluation.A total 1806 aged 13-18 years were interviewed. evaluation conducted by Diagnostic Questionnaire according Young's methodology. between choice games while respondents' assessed using...
Background: Weather is a well-known factor worldwide in psychiatric problems such as depression, with the elderly and females being particularly susceptible. The aim of this study was to detect associations between risk depressive symptoms (DS) weather variables. Methods: 6937 participants were assessed baseline survey Health Alcohol Psychosocial Factors Eastern Europe (HAPIEE) during 2006–2008. To assess DS, multivariate logistic model created predictors socio-demographic factors, health...
Hypercholesterolemia, characterized by elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), along with inflammation, is a well-known risk factor for developing atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Many patients hypercholesterolemia may carry inherited genetic variants that are not part the commonly recognized mutations in LDLR, APOB, LDLRAP1, PCSK9 genes. These have cumulative effects contribute to increased LDL-C CAD development. The polygenic score (PRS) provide an...
High temperature in Swedish and Lithuanian thermal effluent areas influenced gametogenesis of female perch Perca fluviatilis , roach Rutilus rutilus pike Esox lucius negatively, indicating reduced reproductive capacity. Oocyte atresia started during vitellogenesis autumn, was often followed by asynchronous egg cell development. Among other anomalies, multi‐nucleus oocytes hermaphroditism were observed. No significant impact seen silver bream Blicca bjoerkna . Ruffe Gymnocephalus cernuus...
Arterial hypertension (AH) is a main risk factor for the from cardiovascular (CVD) and stroke mortality. Only few data was published on prevalence, awareness management of AH in Lithuania. Development objective approaches to treatment control reduces The aim this study evaluate time trends, awareness, mortality among Lithuanian urban population aged 45–64 years during period 1983–2009. Time trends were examined three MONICA health surveys 1983, 1986, 1992, one survey according protocol 2002...
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) polymorphism is associated with lipid levels. Some studies have reported that blood response to diet or obesity varies depending on APOE genotypes. The aim of this study was assess the effect genotypes, intake saturated fatty acids (SFA), and serum levels in Lithuanian adult population.A cross-sectional health survey carried out five municipalities Lithuania. random sample obtained from lists 25-64 year-old inhabitants registered at primary care centres. data 996...
Objective This study uses a cross-sectional design to analyse the connection between psychological well-being (PWB) and components of healthy lifestyle in Lithuanian population aged 45–72. The purpose our is establish links PWB factors such as physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption dietary patterns people above age 44. Participants A stratified sample 10 940 urban citizens 45–72 years were randomly selected from National Population Register. response rate was 65%. Methods evaluated...
Abstract Background Cold winter weather increases the risk of stroke, but evidence is scarce on whether during season-specific cold in other seasons. The objective our study was to test hypothesis an association between personal spells and different types stroke context, formally assess effect modification by age sex. Methods We conducted a case-crossover all 5396 confirmed 25–64 years old cases with city Kaunas, Lithuania, 2000–2015. assigned each case one-week hazard period 15 reference...
This study investigated the trends and levels of prevalence health factors, association all-cause cardiovascular (CVD) mortality with healthy combined risk factors among Lithuanian urban population.Data from five general population surveys in Kaunas, Lithuania, conducted between 1983 2008 were used. Healthy measured at baseline include non-smoking, normal weight, arterial blood pressure, level total serum cholesterol, physical activity fasting glucose. Among 9,209 men women aged 45-64 (7,648...
Background: The purpose of the study is to evaluate association between cognitive function and risk all-cause cardiovascular disease mortality during 10 years follow-up. Methods: 7087 participants were assessed in baseline survey Health Alcohol Psychosocial Factors Eastern Europe (HAPIEE) 2006–2008. During follow-up, CVD evaluated. Results: 768 (23%) men 403 (11%) women died (239 107 from CVD). After adjustment for sociodemographic, biological, lifestyle factors, illnesses, a decrease per 1...
Purpose To estimate the prevalence of cataract in middle-aged urban population and relation between metabolic syndrome components. Methods The survey was carried out Kaunas City, Lithuania, from 2001 to 2002, according WHO MONICA study protocol. ophthalmologic investigation performed for 1282 respondents (573 men 709 women) aged 35–64 years. Cataract defined at slit lamp using LOCS III method. Metabolic by ATP criteria. Results found 17.6% 19.0% women (p>0.05). detected 19.5% 25.7%...
Dyslipidemia is one of several known risk factors for coronary heart disease, a leading cause death in Lithuania. Blood lipid levels are influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors. Epidemiological studies demonstrated the impact nutrition on within Lithuanian population although role dyslipidemias has not yet been studied. The objective this study was to assess distribution APOE, SCARB1, PPARα genotypes adult determine relationship these with dyslipidemia.A cross-sectional...
Mutation in SCARB1 gene, exon 8 rs5888, has been associated with altered lipid levels and cardiovascular risk humans though the results have inconsistent. We analysed impact of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs5888 plasma profile association coronary artery disease (CAD) a Lithuanian population characterized by high morbidity mortality from CAD prevalence hypercholesterolemia. The study included 1976 subjects random sample (reference group) an myocardial infarction (MI) group 463...
Abstract Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major public health problem. Cold winter weather increases the risk of AMI, but factors influencing susceptibility are poorly known. We conducted an individual-level case-crossover study associations between cold spells and with special focus on survival at 28 days effect modification by age sex. All 16,071 adult cases AMI among residents city Kaunas in Lithuania 2000–2015 were included study. was statistically defined using 5th percentile...
The regional and temporal differences in the associations between cardiovascular disease (CVD) its classic risk factors are unknown. current study examined these different European regions over a 30-year period. sample comprised 553 818 individuals from 49 cohorts 11 countries (baseline: 1982-2012) who were followed up for maximum of 10 years. Risk [sex, smoking, diabetes, non-HDL cholesterol, systolic blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI)] CVD events (coronary heart or stroke)...
Background/Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate changes psychological well-being (PWB) in older Lithuanian city dwellers during ten years follow-up, and establish factors associated with it. Method: 7,115 men women age 45-72 participated the initial survey 2006-2008. In 2016 follow-up was performed among all 6,210 participants who survived. 4,266 individuals responded postal questionnaires. PWB evaluated by using CASP-12 questionnaire. Depressive symptoms were CES-D-10 scale....
The study aimed to examine whether after confounding by possible socio-demographic and other risk factors, psychological well-being is independently associated with reduced all-cause cardiovascular mortality. Initial data were collected within the framework of international project HAPIEE in 2006–2008. A random sample 7115 individuals aged 45–72 years was screened. Deaths evaluated death register Kaunas city (Lithuania) a follow-up till 2016. Psychological CASP-12 questionnaire....
This study aimed to assess the trends in prevalence and levels of risk factors mortality from main non-communicable diseases Lithuanian population aged 45-64 years during 1985 2013.Data four general surveys conducted between 2008 were used. All these carried out Kaunas city five randomly selected municipalities Lithuania. Risk measured at each survey included regular smoking, overweight, obesity, arterial hypertension, high blood lipids. In total, data 10,719 subjects (4,965 men 5,754 women)...
To analyse a recruitment failure in roach ( Rutilus rutilus ) population exposed to cooling water from Swedish nuclear power plant, histopathological examinations were made on female gonads. Several disorders documented, corresponding effects previously seen Lithuanian, Moldavian and Russian heated waters, The relative gonad size (GSI) was generally lower the population. Oocyte degeneration observed about 50% of females, potentially seriously reducing their reproductive capacity. gameto‐...