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Coronary heart disease in rural population of Himachal--a population based study

Rajeev Bhardwaj1, Arvind Kandoria, Rajeev Marwah

  • 1Department of Cardiology and Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|March 25, 2010
PubMed

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This study found a low prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in rural Himachal Pradesh, affecting approximately 4% of the population. The research highlights a higher incidence of CHD in males compared to females in this region.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease is a significant global health concern.
  • Limited data exists on coronary heart disease (CHD) prevalence in Himachal Pradesh.
  • This study addresses the knowledge gap regarding CHD in the region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in the rural population of Himachal Pradesh.
  • To investigate the distribution of CHD across different demographic groups.
  • To identify potential risk factors associated with CHD in the study area.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based survey was conducted in three villages across different districts of Himachal Pradesh.
  • 812 individuals aged 30 years and above were examined, representing approximately 70% of the eligible population.
  • Data collection included medical history, physical examinations, and electrocardiograms (ECGs), with CHD defined by established clinical criteria.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) was found to be 4.06% (33 out of 812 participants).
  • CHD prevalence was significantly higher in males (6.9%) compared to females (1.69%).
  • Among CHD patients, 17 were hypertensive, 2 were diabetic, and 10 had a family history of CHD.

Conclusions:

  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) prevalence is relatively low in the rural population of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Males exhibit a higher prevalence of CHD than females in this rural demographic.
  • Findings underscore the need for targeted cardiovascular disease prevention strategies in the region.
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