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Ischaemic heart disease is a growing concern in Sri Lanka. This study investigated less costly risk factors like homocysteine, vitamin C, and dietary fat for prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) presents a significant and increasing public health challenge in Sri Lanka.
  • Established prevention programs for IHD risk factors (smoking, hyperlipidaemia, hypertension, diabetes) are resource-intensive and unaffordable for nations with limited healthcare budgets.
  • Investigating cost-effective alternative risk factors is crucial for public health strategies in resource-constrained settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore potential, less expensive coronary risk factors for Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD).
  • To investigate the roles of homocysteine, vitamin C, and dietary fat as potential contributors to IHD in the Sri Lankan context.
  • To summarize research findings from the past decade on these specific risk factors.

Main Methods:

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  • The study synthesized findings from research conducted over the last ten years.
  • The research focused on evaluating homocysteine levels in relation to IHD.
  • Dietary fat intake and vitamin C status were also assessed as potential risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Findings indicate a correlation between elevated homocysteine levels and increased risk of IHD.
  • Lower levels of vitamin C were associated with a higher prevalence of IHD.
  • Specific dietary fat patterns were identified as potential contributors to cardiovascular risk.

Conclusions:

  • Homocysteine, vitamin C, and dietary fat represent significant, potentially modifiable risk factors for IHD in Sri Lanka.
  • These factors offer more affordable avenues for prevention compared to traditional risk factor management.
  • Further public health interventions focusing on these nutritional and metabolic factors are warranted for IHD prevention in Sri Lanka.