A Survey to Predict Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease Using ACSM Risk Factor Categories Amongst Officer Grade Bank Employees

The present study aims to find out the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors based on the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) risk factor guidelines among officer-grade bank employees. A cross-sectional survey with a sample size representing the target population was conducted. The study employed a structured questionnaire, ascertaining the risk factors of family history, lifestyle, and physiological parameters. The ACSM risk factors are significantly correlated with the incidences of CAD and are good indicators to predict the likelihood of suffering from CAD. It further illuminates that cardiovascular health for the banking sector, especially for the identified risks, would need specially targeted intervention programs. Despite numerous researches carried out on the risk factors of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the general population, some specific occupational groups have unique influences that affect their cardiovascular health. Officer-grade bank employees form one such group with potential stressors linked to their work environment, lifestyle choices, and physiological parameters. Study Objective: To predict risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) using ACSM risk factor categories amongst officer-grade bank employees in Panvel Municipal Corporation region. Methodology: 135 officer-grade Bank Employees were included according to inclusion and exclusion criteria between the age group of 30-60 years. Bank employees were interviewed for demographic details, IPAQ questionnaire, ACSM risk factor stratification scoring, and perceived stress scale. Spearman’s correlation test was carried out using Excel. Result: Our study revealed a strong positive correlation between the physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and ACSM risk factor stratification scoring. The present study demonstrated a high prevalence (76.30%) of CAD risk factors, Sedentary lifestyle being the most common cause (62.96%) amongst officer-grade bank employees in the Panvel Municipal Corporation region. It was observed that bank employees were exposed to a volley of problems in all three domains of health viz. Physical, mental & social owing to their demanding job profile. Key words: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Risk Factors, ACSM, Bank Employees, Cardiovascular Health.