Distribution patterns of cardiovascular disease risk factors among youth in turkestan region of the republic of kazakhstan by gender, age, education level and social status

Authors

  • Yernazarov Adilet Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
  • Alibayeva Gulshat Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
  • Akpanbetov Talap Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
  • Ospanova Elmira South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
  • Ugilzhan Tatykayeva Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
  • Kaldarkhan Dana Kaldarkhankizi Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
  • Kemelbekov Kanatzhan South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
  • Karlygash Sadykova Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v25i2.88756

Keywords:

cardiovascular diseases; risk factors; youth; gender differences; health literacy; Kazakhstan; prevention

Abstract

Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide and in Kazakhstan. Understanding the distribution of risk factors among youth is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies. Objective To analyze the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among youth aged 14-34 years in Turkestan region of Kazakhstan, stratified by gender, age, education level, and social status. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1,496 respondents (males: 647, 43.2%; females: 849, 56.8%) from 21 healthcare facilities in Turkestan region. Structured questionnaires assessed sociodemographic characteristics, health status, chronic diseases, and health awareness. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and 95% confidence intervals. Results Overall prevalence of chronic diseases was 32.3% (95% CI: 29.9-34.8%). Obesity was identified in 8.6% (95% CI: 7.2- 10.2%), arterial hypertension in 2.9% (95% CI: 2.1-4.0%), and thyroid disorders in 3.7% (95% CI: 2.7-4.9%). Significant gender differences were observed: males had higher rates of arterial hypertension (3.4% vs 2.6%, p=0.041), while females showed higher prevalence of thyroid disorders (5.2% vs 1.7%, p<0.001) and obesity (10.5% vs 5.9%, p<0.001). Critical gaps in health awareness were identified: only 27.1% (95% CI: 24.8- 29.4%) knew their cholesterol levels, 39.9% (95% CI: 37.3- 42.6%) their blood glucose, and 65.4% (95% CI: 62.8-67.9%) their blood pressure. Education level significantly correlated with health awareness (χ²=142.6, p<0.001). Conclusion The study reveals alarming prevalence of CVD risk factors among youth in Turkestan region with significant disparities based on gender, education, and social status. Urgent implementation of comprehensive prevention programs is needed.

BJMS, Vol. 25 No. 02 April’26 Page: 623-932

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2026-04-19

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Adilet, Y., Gulshat, A., Talap, A., Elmira, O., Tatykayeva, U., Kaldarkhankizi, K. D., … Sadykova, K. (2026). Distribution patterns of cardiovascular disease risk factors among youth in turkestan region of the republic of kazakhstan by gender, age, education level and social status. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 25(2), 623–632. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v25i2.88756

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2026)

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