Abstract

This study found that college students are at risk for cardiovascular disease in addition to the differences between regions in regards to cardiovascular risk factors. This implication put forth the initiative for health care providers especially nurses working in colleges to intervene early in this population.

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:

Young Adults, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, College Students

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Differences in cardiovascular risk factors in college students between two regions, Midwest vs. West Coast

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This study found that college students are at risk for cardiovascular disease in addition to the differences between regions in regards to cardiovascular risk factors. This implication put forth the initiative for health care providers especially nurses working in colleges to intervene early in this population.