Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases

Yusuf, Salim; Reddy, Srinath; Ôunpuu, Stephanie; Anand, Sonia S.

doi:10.1161/hc4701.099488

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“…There are reports contributing the different global burden of vascular diseases in different population to the ethnic and regional variations in cardiovascular risk factors [6][7][8][9]. The above-mentioned facts prompted several investigators to conduct studies on types and distribution modes of traditional and newly recognized risk factors in different populations [10,11] including lipid and lipoproteins indices [12].…”

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Reference Ranges for Serum Total Cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, and VLDL-Cholesterol and Triglycerides in Healthy Iranian Ahvaz Population

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are recognized as major mortality causes and imposes tremendously heavy socio-economic burden worldwide. A vast variety of risk factors have been introduced in the literature known to enhance the incidence of CVD, such as hyperlipidemia. Therefore in order to make an accurate clinical decision it is essential to have appropriate reference ranges for lipids and lipoprotein particles in a particular population. Healthy female (n = 601) and male (n = 617) cases were randomly selected according to certain exclusion criteria from individuals visiting the major University hospital clinics situated in different part of Ahvaz city, Iran, from June 2010 to December 2010. Fasting blood samples (10 ml) were collected and analyzed for total cholesterol, total triglyceride and HDL-C employing enzymatic assays of CHOD-PAP, GPO-PAP and homogenous methods respectively. The samples were obtained such to include the ethnic populations of Persian, Arab. Lore leaving in this city. The data were analyzed statistically by SPSS-18 software. The obtained results were analyzed then age ethnic-wise and reference ranges (mean ± 1SD) were calculated. Remarkable differences between the obtained results for our population with other nations were seen. Also ethnic difference for HDL-C among our cases was noted. The observed significant differences among different nations and ethnicities emphasizes the need for nationspecific, local reference ranges for lipids and lipoproteins particles, to be established.

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Reference Ranges for Serum Total Cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, and VLDL-Cholesterol and Triglycerides in Healthy Iranian Ahvaz Population

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“…C oronary heart disease (CHD) is estimated to be the most common cause of death globally by 2020 [1] . Hypertension is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for CHD in western and Asian population [2,3].…”

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Prevalence and Determinants of Hypertension in a Rural Community

Agrawal

Bhalwar

Basannar

2008

Medical Journal Armed Forces India

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Background: There are few epidemiological studies on prevalence of hypertension and its determinants in rural population. This cross sectional study was done to determine the same in a rural community. Methods: A random sample of 406 people (218 men and 188 women) of 30 years and above was selected from a rural area. The pre tested proforma was used to collect the data by trained doctors. Result: Prevalence of smoking and tobacco use was 16%, alcohol intake 9.4 %, daily salt intake (≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 5 gram) 34.2%, daily saturated fat intake (≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 10 % of daily energy intake) 47 .0 % and physical inactivity (work and leisure) as 18.5%. Body Mass Index (BMI) was ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 25 in 18 % and ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 30 in 3.2% men and women. Prevalence of truncal obesity (Waist Hip Ratio: men ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 0.9; women ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 0.8) was 8.5% with higher incidence in men. Prevalence of abdominal obesity (men ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 102 cms; women ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 88 cms) was found in 15.7 % with higher incidence in men. Differences in prevalence of risk factors between men and women were statistically significant in case of smoking, alcohol consumption and abdominal obesity. 18.5% men and women were suffering from systolic hypertension (≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 140 mg Hg) and 15 % from diastolic hypertension (≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ 90 mg Hg). Prevalence of risk factors for hypertension was significantly more among subjects suffering from systolic and diastolic hypertension than normotensive subjects. Conclusion: Prevalence of systolic hypertension in rural community was 18.5 % and of diastolic hypertension 15% with higher prevalence in the age group of 60 years and above, in case of men and women. There was a significant linear trend in prevalence of systolic hypertension with respect to age group in men whereas it was not significant in case of women. MJAFI 2008; 64 : 21-25

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“…11 The frequent first presentation with MI in South Asians is related to the potential for greater plaque rupture and thrombotic events. 12 There are some potential limitations to our study. Majority of the patients undergoing a coronary angiogram in our department are in the high socio-economic class, patients who can afford to pay for their treatment.…”

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