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Prevalence of coronary heart disease in Kashmiris

Ma Kamili1, Ih Dar, G Ali

  • 1Department of Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar. akmaliyah@hotmail.com

Indian Heart Journal
|December 23, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) prevalence is high in Jammu and Kashmir, with urban areas and males showing higher rates. Lifestyle changes and stress likely contribute to this increasing cardiovascular disease burden.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death globally.
  • The Indian subcontinent has a high and increasing prevalence of CHD.
  • Lifestyle changes and prolonged stress in Jammu and Kashmir may exacerbate CHD rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) in rural and urban populations of Anantnag and Srinagar districts.
  • To investigate potential contributing factors such as lifestyle changes and stress.
  • To provide epidemiological data for public health interventions.

Main Methods:

  • An epidemiological study using random sampling in rural and urban areas of Anantnag and Srinagar.
  • Inclusion of 3128 subjects aged 40 years and above (2284 males, 844 females).
  • Data collection included medical history, clinical examination, Rose Questionnaire for angina, and Electrocardiogram (ECG). Statistical analysis used the Chi-square test.

Main Results:

  • Overall CHD prevalence was 7.54% in the studied population.
  • Urban CHD prevalence (8.37%) was higher than rural prevalence (6.70%).
  • Prevalence was higher in males (7.88%) compared to females (6.63%).

Conclusions:

  • CHD is a significant public health concern in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Urban populations and males exhibit a higher prevalence of CHD.
  • Further research into lifestyle factors and stress is warranted to inform prevention strategies.

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