ArticleIndian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine
An Epidemiological Study on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Health Status among Adults in an Urban Area of Teliamura Municipality Area, Khowai, Tripura.
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backgroundIn India, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest cause of mortality and morbidity in all regions of the country. Now, to reduce the burden of CVD in our country, we first need to assess cardiovascular health status of the adult population.
objectiveThe aim of this study is to assess cardiovascular health status among adults and to find the influence of sociodemographic factors on it. METHODOLOGY: In a cross-sectional study, cardiovascular health status of 100 sampled adult population of urban area of Teliamura Municipality area, Tripura, was assessed using a pre-designed and pre-tested semi-structured schedule from July 2017 to August 2017. Samples were taken from the adult population by simple random sampling. Collected data were compiled and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 16.0.). The Chi-square and Fisher's exact test were applied to find association.
resultsThe mean age of the study participants was 44.89 (±13.76) years, comprised 52.0% males and 48% females. Hypertension was seen among 58% of the study population and 77% had ideal (<100 mg/dl) level of fasting blood sugar (FBS). The present study showed obesity, hypertension, high level of total cholesterol, high level of FBS was mostly prevalent among 42-61 years age group. Married people were more obese, hypertensive compared to unmarried.
conclusionMiddle age group population were worst affected by high blood pressure, high blood sugar, poor body mass index, and poor level of cholesterol. Healthy lifestyle measures might reduce the burden of CVD which could be evaluated in future research.
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