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Coronary artery disease in the developing world.

Karen Okrainec1, Devi K Banerjee, Mark J Eisenberg

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

American Heart Journal
|June 25, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is rising in developing nations, with risk factors like hypertension and diabetes increasing. Targeted prevention strategies are crucial to combat this growing epidemic and reduce cardiovascular mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Epidemiology
  • Global Health
  • Preventive Cardiology

Background:

  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major global cause of cardiovascular mortality.
  • Developing countries face a rapidly increasing burden of CAD and its associated risk factors.
  • A significant rise in CAD mortality is projected for developing nations between 1990 and 2020.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on CAD mortality and risk factor prevalence in developing countries.
  • To examine current prevention and control measures for CAD in these regions.
  • To highlight the growing public health challenge posed by CAD in the developing world.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive MEDLINE search was conducted for English-language literature from 1990 to 2002.

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  • Key search terms included "coronary artery disease," "developing countries," "prevalence," and "risk factors."
  • Statistical data were sourced from The World Health Organization's database.

    • Main Results:

    • Data on CAD prevalence in developing countries are limited but indicate a concerning trend.
    • CAD mortality rates are projected to double by 2020, with most of the increase in developing nations.
    • Socioeconomic growth accelerates exposure to CAD risk factors, including diabetes, hypertension, and smoking, with inadequate preventive measures.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite sparse data, an impending epidemic of coronary artery disease in developing countries is evident.
    • Targeted prevention and control of CAD risk factors are essential.
    • Implementing strategies used in industrialized nations can mitigate CAD's impact in developing regions.