Epidemiology and cardiovascular risk factors in young adults: literature review

Abstract

The development of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) has been cause for concern with regard to public policies for health in Brazil and worldwide. Research on epidemiological data indicate that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Brazil, in this sense, the objective of this study was to present a national and international literature review in order to identify the (CRF) in young adults. The publications on the subject in this age group are scarce and the literature review broadens the knowledge in the area. Considering these are the future elderly, and being aware of the current state of your health, it is possible to predict the long term development of CVD's. In conclusion, this age group has a level of susceptibility to CVD, and there is the need for investment in public policies programs focused on the orientation and health care in order to prevent and protect against CVD, as well as work qualification in health team.