Poor Cardiorespiratory Fitness as a Risk Factor of Cardiovascular Diseases

Abstract

Objective: To determine poor cardiorespiratory fitness as a risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. Methodology: It was a case-control study which was completed in 6 months from November 2015 to April 2016. A total of 120 participants included 60 cases (with cardiovascular disease) and 60 controls (without cardiovascular disease) participated in the study. The data was collected from government hospitals through non-probability convenient sampling technique. The maximal exercise test was used to determine cardiopulmonary fitness using treadmill, and diagnosis of the cardiovascular disease was confirmed by the cardiologist. SPSS v20 was used for statistical analysis. Results: Out of 60 subjects in case group, 41(68%) were having poor cardiopulmonary fitness, and 19(32%) were having good cardiopulmonary fitness whereas in control group 24(40%) subjects were having poor cardiopulmonary fitness and 36(60%) had good cardiopulmonary fitness (p=0.002). Odds ratio of 3.237(1.529-6.853) is showing higher incidence of cardiovascular disease due to exposure to risk factors. Conclusion: Poor cardiorespiratory fitness could increase the probability of developing cardiovascular disease.