New study Better education reduces the risk of heart disease

Education can really protect people from heart disease?
Of course, education is important for our career choices and our whole life, but does a few extra years at a university also have a positive impact on our life expectancy? Researchers have now found that people who study at a university three years of age have a one-third reduced chance of developing heart disease.
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A team of scientists from University College London (UCL), internally recognized Oxford University and the University of Lausanne found in his research that increased education can protect against heart disease. The experts published the results of their study in the journal British Medical Journal (BMJ).

Many people around the world die each year as a result of heart disease. Physicians found that extra time invested in education can protect against the onset of heart disease. (Image: hriana / fotolia.com)

Physicians examine 162 genetic variants in 543,733 participants
The latest findings provide the strongest evidence so far that increasing the number of years people spend improving their education can significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, the researchers say. In their study, the scientists analyzed whether education can be a risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease. They examined a total of 162 genetic variants in 543,733 men and women. They found that the genetic predisposition to more time spent in education appears to be associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.

Education also affects the BMI and blood lipid profile
According to the researchers, if people spend an additional 3.6 years, which is similar to a university degree, the risk of coronary heart disease is reduced by about a third. The genetic predisposition to a longer period of education was also associated with a lower likelihood of smoking, a lower body mass index (BMI), and a lower blood lipid profile, explains author. Taavi Tillmann from University College London.

Results of the study are consistent with findings from other studies
The results remained largely unchanged after further sensitivity analyzes and are consistent with findings from other studies. Increasing the number of years people invest in education can significantly reduce their risk of developing coronary artery disease, adds Drs. Tillmann added.

How do I avoid heart disease??
Heart disease is responsible for most deaths worldwide and costs an estimated 17.5 million lives each year. However, there are various ways in which heart disease can be avoided.

1. Men should move 17,000 steps a day, women at least 16,000 steps.
2. Limit your fat intake to 38 grams per day.
3. Do not take more than 11 grams of saturated fat per day.
4. Men should be physically active for at least seven hours a day, women at least six hours.
5. Only ten percent of the day should be spent inactive.
6. Fish and meat should only be consumed in moderation.
7. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes as much as possible.
8. Stay physically active even at an older age. People over the age of 65 should take at least 15,000 steps a day.
9. Maintain your social contacts, social engagement can protect your heart.

Improved education of the population should be encouraged
The new findings should stimulate policy discussions on increasing education in the general population to improve health, the researchers concluded. (As)