Siesta and the risk of coronary heart disease: results from a population-based, case-control study in Costa Rica
Siesta and the risk of coronary heart disease: results from a population-based, case-control study in Costa Rica
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DOI:
10.1093/ije/29.3.429
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发表时间:
2000-06-01
影响因子:
7.7
通讯作者:
Siles, X
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作者:
Campos, H;Siles, X
Background The siesta (afternoon nap or rest), a common traditional behaviour in tropical areas, may increase the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) since the post siesta cardiovascular response very closely resembles the period soon after waking up in the morning when the onset of acute cardiovascular events is high.Methods We studied 505 MI survivors and 522 randomly selected controls, matched for age, gender, and area of residence, in a population-based case-control study in Costa Pica. Participation rates were 97% for cases and 90% for controls. All subjects completed a physical activity questionnaire that included occupational and leisure time components with specific questions on siesta. Five siesta frequency categories (