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Rheumatic heart disease in India

A K Agarwal1, M Yunus, J Ahmad

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru, Medical College Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.

Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study found a rheumatic heart disease prevalence of 6.4 per 1000 in rural India, with higher rates in females and increasing prevalence with age. Socio-economic status also impacted disease occurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a significant global health concern, particularly in low-resource settings.
  • Understanding the prevalence and risk factors of RHD is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in a rural population of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • To investigate the association of RHD with age, sex, and socio-economic status.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in 11 villages in Jawan Block, Aligarh.
  • A total population of 3760 individuals was surveyed.
  • Prevalence was calculated based on confirmed cases of RHD.

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of RHD was 6.4 per 1000 general rural population.
  • RHD prevalence increased with age up to 25 years.
  • Females exhibited a higher susceptibility to RHD compared to males.
  • Socio-economic class demonstrated a direct correlation with RHD occurrence.

Conclusions:

  • Rheumatic heart disease presents a notable public health issue in the studied rural Indian population.
  • Age, female sex, and lower socio-economic status are identified as key risk factors for RHD.
  • Further research and targeted public health strategies are warranted to address RHD in this region.

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