Study of the relationship between pharmacotherapy and lifestyle habits in the prevention of cardiovascular disease

Status Completed
Start date 2021
Location Quebec
Researcher Drouin-Chartier, Jean-Philippe
Associated institution Université Laval
Summary

This project aims to better understand how medications used to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, or blood sugar interact with lifestyle habits. Analyses of CARTaGENE data conducted by the research group have shown that some individuals who start medication may adopt less healthy eating habits or show reduced adherence to treatment, which limits the overall effectiveness of cardiovascular disease prevention.

The study will examine a healthy lifestyle score (diet, physical activity, sleep, alcohol consumption, smoking) and the intensity of treatments to assess how well these elements work together. It will also evaluate how these combinations influence cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar control.

The findings could help develop more personalized prevention strategies that rely on both effective treatments and beneficial lifestyle habits.

Themes
  • Chronic diseases
  • Environment and lifestyle
  • Public health and epidemiology
Data types
  • Biochemical and hematological data
  • Linked data
  • Physical and cognitive measures
  • Questionnaire data

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