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Background : To measure the frequency of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among office workers and to assess the relationship between the demographic characteristics and the risk factors. Methods: In this cross-sectional study a 20-item questionnaire especially designed for this study was distributed using non-probability convenience sampling. The variables included demographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviours and family history of the subjects – factors that have been identified as risk factors, both modifiable and nonmodifiable, for cardiovascular diseases. Results: Among the participants in our study, the frequency of smoking, hypertension, diabetes and angina/myocardial infarction was found to be 19%, 24%, 9% and 7%, respectively. Risk factors that turned out to be important among office workers were age, family history, high cholesterol levels and occupational stress. Conclusion: Among office workers, the risk of CVDs caused by occupational stress is relatively higher since their jobs demand strict obligations and meeting of deadlines.