Prevalence Of Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors In Women: A Comprehensive Analysis

Abstract

Aim: This study sought to assess the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors among women.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey design was employed to collect data from women aged 35 to 55 residing in a selected community in Kerala, India.

Results: The majority of women (35.3%) fell within the 35-39 years age group, with 63.7% having an educational background up to the 10th standard, and 55.9% being engaged in household work. The study found that 35.0% of the women practiced unhealthy dietary habits, 72.5% had insufficient physical activity, and 75.4% experienced moderate to severe stress. Moreover, 63.7% of the women were classified as obese (BMI≥25 kg/m2), and 87.3% had abdominal obesity (WC ≥80 cm). Among the participants, 63.7% were overweight (>25 kg/m2), while 87.3% had abdominal obesity (≥80 cm). Furthermore, the study revealed that 19.6% of the women had a systolic blood pressure of ≥140 mm Hg and 22.5% had a diastolic blood pressure of ≥90 mm Hg. Approximately 37.2% of the women had fasting blood sugar levels exceeding 100 mg%, with 12.7% having FBS levels ≥126 mg %. Additionally, 39.2% of women exhibited high total cholesterol levels (>200 mg %).

Conclusion: Identifying risk factors is crucial for CAD prevention.