Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors in Urban and Rural Indian Population

Abstract

Objective:
To analyse the risk factors in patients with established CAD in urban and rural population.
Material and methods:
A cross-sectional study of all patients with IHD coming to Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and
Research, Mysore from urban and rural areas presenting with known or suspected IHD with chest pain suggestive of
IHD and various investigations suggestive of IHDhave been screened. Patients with evidence of CAD on coronary
angiogram have been included in the study.
Results:
Total 500 subjects were included in the study. Male patients were 76% and Female 24%.Risk factor for Coronary
Artery disease (CAD), such as Physical inactivity, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia and Hypertension were more prevalent in
urban population than rural. Obesity is more common in urban population than rural population though not
statistically significant. Family History of IHD is equally prevalent between urban and rural population. Smoking is
more common among rural population.
Conclusion:
Our preventive measures should focus on modifying risk factors such as Physical inactivity, Diabetes, Hypertension,
Dyslipidemia, Obesity and Smoking in urban and rural population.