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Coronary heart disease mortality and coronary risk factors in Argentina

J H Hauger-Klevene, E C Balossi

    Cardiology
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed

    Insights

    Coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality surged in Argentina during the 1960s-70s, with high rates persisting. Urgent lifestyle changes are needed to reduce cardiovascular disease deaths.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Preventive Medicine

    Background:

    • Argentina experienced a significant rise in coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality among working-age adults in the 1960s and 1970s.
    • By 1978, Argentina exhibited some of the highest international CHD mortality rates for both men and women.
    • Increased stroke mortality in younger populations over the past decade also signals a growing public health concern.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the trends and prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in Argentina.
    • To identify associated cardiovascular risk factors contributing to elevated mortality rates.
    • To recommend interventions for reducing CVD mortality in the Argentine population.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of historical mortality statistics for coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke in Argentina.
    • Review of survey data on the prevalence of key cardiovascular risk factors.
    • Comparison of Argentine mortality rates with international data.

    Main Results:

    • Marked increases in CHD mortality were observed in working-age Argentines during the 1960s and 1970s.
    • High CHD mortality rates persisted, with Argentine men and women ranking among the highest globally in 1978.
    • Elevated cardiovascular risk factors, including high serum total cholesterol, increasing smoking prevalence, and low rates of treated hypertension, were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • The high CHD and stroke mortality rates in Argentina are linked to a significant prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.
    • There is a critical need to implement public health measures and lifestyle interventions to mitigate cardiovascular mortality.
    • Addressing the Argentine way of life is essential to initiate a decline in cardiovascular disease deaths.

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