Epidemiological studies play a pivotal role in unraveling the risk factors and associated characteristics of diverse diseases. In the specific context of Guinea, a thorough descriptive analysis of demographic and medical features is essential to inform robust public health decision-making.

A noteworthy study by Baldé et al. (2006) investigated the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) in rural and urban populations within the Futa Jallon province of Guinea.1 Additionally, a recent systematic literature review underscored the significance of multicentric approaches for hypertension treatment strategies in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the need for enhanced outcomes in the region.2

Similarly, an in-depth examination of hypertension prevalence in Guinea revealed alarming rates but inadequate awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, necessitating prompt and comprehensive interventions.3 A survey in Bissau, West Africa, highlighted an escalating prevalence of hypertension, emphasizing the urgency of developing national strategies for prevention and management.4 Furthermore, a cross-sectional study in the Foutah-Djallon region of Guinea shed light on hypertension's prevalence, its correlation with metabolic abnormalities, and the pivotal role of lifestyle changes.5

Moreover, a recent study in tuberculosis centers in Conakry investigated diabetes prevalence among tuberculosis patients, identifying associated risk factors and describing clinical signs of the tuberculosis-diabetes association. This study uncovered a higher-than-expected prevalence of diabetes among tuberculosis patients, emphasizing the importance of systematic screening in this population.6 In many South Pacific populations, although blood pressure traditionally does not rise with age, increasing urbanization and globalization are causing hypertension concerns.7

However, it is crucial to note that, until now, none of these studies have specifically explored the demographic and medical characteristics of a patient cohort in Guinea, a gap that our study seeks to address.

We posited the hypothesis that geographical variables and medical histories within a Guinean cohort were significantly linked to family backgrounds and cardiovascular risk scores. We anticipated that this descriptive and comparative analysis would unveil significant associations, thus providing a more profound understanding of the distribution of cardiovascular risk factors within the Guinean population.

Our aim was to better comprehend the nature and extent of the relationships among geographical variables, medical histories, family backgrounds, and cardiovascular risk scores within a Guinean cohort. In other words, we sought to explore how these factors interacted and contributed to the distribution of cardiovascular risks in the studied population.

The primary assessment criterion for this study was to evaluate the relationship between geographical variables, medical histories, family backgrounds, and cardiovascular risk scores within the Guinean cohort. We considered the nature and intensity of these correlations as key indicators to assess how these factors influenced the distribution of cardiovascular risks in the studied population. This assessment criterion would have enabled us to identify significant relationships contributing to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of cardiovascular risk factors in Guinea.

Through this analysis, we aim to contribute to the epidemiological research in Guinea, providing insights that can inform planning and implementation of preventive measures and management strategies tailored to the Guinean population. Our study's results are poised to heighten public awareness of specific health challenges in Guinea.

In summary, this descriptive analysis represents a critical stride towards comprehending the country's epidemiological landscape, guiding future actions to promote the health and well-being of the Guinean population. It offers an original and complementary contribution to the existing body of work in this field.