Framingham Risk Score에 따른 폐경기 중년 여성의 건강상태 및 건강 관련 삶의 질 비교 : 제7기 국민건강영양조사(2016~2018년) 자료를 이용하여 = Comparison of Health Status and Health-Related Quality of Life According to Framingham Risk Score in Korean Middle-Aged Postmenopausal Women : Using Data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016–2018)

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This study identified the 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among middle-aged postmenopausal women using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016–2018) and examined its associations with physical health status, handgrip strength, activity limitation experience, and health-related quality of life. The analysis revealed that the participants had a high predicted 10-year CVD risk. Significant differences were observed among the Framingham Risk Score risk groups in key indicators such as age, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and systolic blood pressure. The high-risk group also showed a higher waist circumference and a greater prevalence of overweight and obesity, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. Moreover, the relative handgrip strength was significantly lower in the high-risk group, confirming the association between muscular strength and CVD risk. Health-related quality of life was also lowest in the high-risk group, particularly among those with limitations in daily and social activities. These findings suggest the need for early identification and implementation of strength-focused health promotion strategies to reduce CVD risk and improve quality of life in postmenopausal middle-aged women.