Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Urban Slum Dwellers in Tamilnadu
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Objectives: To study the prevalence of risk factors for cardio vascular disease among 30-65 years and to identity moderate and high risk individual for developing Diabetes using Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS). Methods: 376 individuals were interviewed using a structured questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were taken .Using IDRS, risk for developing Diabetes Mellitus were assessed. Results: Out of 376 study population, 36% were males and 64% were females. 45.9% men were current smokers and consuming alcohol .The prevalence of obesity among women was high. 14.4 % were detected to blood pressure >140/90mm Hg. There is a strong association between high Indian Diabetes Risk Score and Random Blood Sugar values. Conclusion: Screening programme has to be initiated in the community to detect hidden cases and health education on lifestyle changes to be planned and implemented aggressively to bring down the disease burden in the community
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Uma Maheswari, Sowmiya KR
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