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Introduction: In order to develop and implement an effective strategy for prevention and treatment of CVD in older people, it is necessary to have a more comprehensive understanding of a wide range of CVD risk factors and the factors relevant to this population. However, few studies focused on the older people. Therefore, the present study tries to assess the prevalence of CVD and its attributable risk factors among the older adults in IndiaMaterials and methods. This is s a prospective and observational study was conducted in the Department of General Medicine, Ayaan Institute of Medical Sciences, Teaching Hospital & Research Centre. To determine the prevalence of lifestyle risk factors among CVD patients attending the hospital. The purposeful sampling method was employed to select all patients who met the study selection criteria. Adults aged ≥35 years diagnosed with CHD and HTN who attended the at hospital from. The study participants voluntarily consented to participate in the study were included. Results A total of 560 patients were evaluated for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. The mean age of the participants was 52.6 ± 14.8 years, with 57.1% (n = 320) male and 42.9% (n = 240) female. The majority of the patients (44.6%) were in the 40-59 years age group, The diagnosis of CVD seems to represent, for the individual, a rupture in his biopsychosocial balance, revealing the need to introduce changes in lifestyle and labor activity. The new disease requirements represent a new reality that imposes the adoption of healthier behaviors Conclusion In conclusion, the study provided a representative prevalence of CVD and relevant risk factors among older adult population in India. The high prevalence of CVD risk factors among older adults manifested alarming public health concerns and a future health demand. Implementational strategies are required for reducing CVD risk among elderly by focussed promotion of physical activities and early detection of CVDs based on family history. |