Abstract

College students who participate in risky behaviors such as poor diet, excessive weight gain, alcohol and tobacco use, and lack of exercise are predisposed to developing cardiovascular disease in the future.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Dieu-My T. Tran

Author Details

Dieu-My T. Tran, PhD, RN, CNE

Sigma Membership

Zeta Kappa at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Students, Universities

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Identify, describe, and evaluate cardiovascular disease risk factors in college students

Washington, DC, USA

College students who participate in risky behaviors such as poor diet, excessive weight gain, alcohol and tobacco use, and lack of exercise are predisposed to developing cardiovascular disease in the future.