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[Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in Mostar in 2003]

Emir Fazlibegović1, Mustafa Hadziomerović, Fadila Fazlibegović

  • 1KB Mostar.

Medicinski Arhiv
|June 19, 2004
PubMed

Insights

Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) remains a significant health issue globally. In Mostar, the incidence of SCD was 4.2 per 1000 inhabitants, primarily affecting individuals over 60 and men, linked to coronary artery disease risk factors and postwar stress.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) is a major global health concern, despite advancements in medical diagnostics and therapy.
  • Incidence rates of SCD vary globally, with Western countries reporting 0.36-1.28 per 1000 inhabitants annually.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH) faces a significant burden from SCD.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence of SCD in Mostar in 2003.
  • To investigate the causes of SCD events in Mostar.
  • To analyze demographic and risk factor data associated with SCD in the region.

Summary:

  • The incidence of SCD in Mostar in 2003 was 0.42% of the general population, accounting for 50.8% of all natural deaths.
  • SCD predominantly affected individuals over 60 years old (82.74%) and was more common in men (53.36%).
  • In Clinical Hospital of Mostar, 53.33% of myocardial infarction deaths were sudden, with a higher incidence in women (62.5%) within the hospital setting.

Impact:

  • The high incidence of SCD in Mostar (4.2/1000/year) is attributed to multifactorial coronary artery disease risk factors.
  • Postwar stress and administrative factors in Mostar are identified as significant contributors to the elevated SCD rates.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted preventive strategies addressing coronary artery disease and psychosocial stressors in the region.
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