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Assessment of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases | |
Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Upadhyay | |
Background: In India, the prevalence of coronary heart disease has increased from 4% to 11% among urban populations during the last five decades. The present study was conducted to assess risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in the study population. Materials & Methods: 128 patients aged >30 years of both genders were provided with a pre-made, semi-structured questionnaire. The risk factors for physical activity and food patternextracted from the standard Integrated Disease Surveillance Program questionnaire was used. Results: Out of 128 patients, 63 were males and 65 were females. Physical activity low risk was seen in 11 males and 9 females, moderate risk in 25 males and 21 females and high risk in 27 males and 35 females. Diet score was low risk in 47 males and 41 females and high risk in 16 males and 24 females. There were 58 illiterates and 70 literates. 30 illiterates and 28 literates had high risk physical score. 35 illiterates and 53 literates had low risk diet score. Conclusion: The study population had a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors, with obesity (56%) and hypertension (46%) being the most notable, according to WHO guidelines. The literate group were found to have a significantly higher prevalence of a high-risk dietary pattern. Health education regarding cardiovascular disease prevention was provided to each respondent. |
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