Fundus atherosclerosis and its related factors among faculty of Yunnan Normal University

Objective To investigate fundus arteriosclerosis in the different age groups,and explore the correlation between fundus arteriosclerosis and risk factors.Methods A total of 1 391 cases of faculty in different age groups were investigated for fundus arteriosclerosis blood pressure,blood lipids and others.Results Fundus arteriosclerosis was found in 382 people,accounting for 27.5% of the total number.Of the 382 people,hypertension was found in 177 people,accounting for 46.3%,and hyperlipidemia was found in 153 people,accounting for 40.0%.Fundus arteriosclerosis was found in 218 male patients,accounting for 32.0%,and in 164 women,accounting for 23.0%.Conclusions Fundus arteriosclerosis was age-related,and correlated with hypertension and hyperlipidemia and other lifestyle factors.Therefore early prevention,diagnosis and treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia,and also good life habits are very significant.