14. Knowledge Regarding Modifiable Risk Factors about Coronary Artery Disease in an Urban Male Population
Shehzad Aslam1, Malik Tayyab Hussnain4, Muhammad Khan5, Aamir Nazir2, Asma Abdul Razzaq3 and Shahid Abbas6
ABSTRACT
Objective: To ascertain knowledge of modifiable risk factors about coronary artery disease in an urban male population of Sargodha city; Pakistan.
Study Design: Observational / cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried in urban male population of Sargodha city, Pakistan from November, 1st to 30th 2015.
Materials and Methods: This study was carried out to recognize knowledge of modifiable risk factors about coronary artery disease in an urban male population of Sargodha city. All 100 married male apparently healthy participants; 25-60 years of age were included.
Results: The mean age of subjects was 40.12±10.22 years. The frequency of smoking (28%) was significantly higher in study population, sedentary lifestyle (25%) obesity (22%), use of salt (17%) and use of fat (8%) respectively.
Conclusion: The present study determines a poor knowledge of modifiable risk factors regarding Coronary artery disease in the urban male population. Therefore, there is an immediate need to initiate measures to raise awareness of these modifiable risk factors so that individuals at high risk for future r nary artery disease can be managed. Key words: Coronary artery disease, Frequency, Male population, Urban area
Citation of article: Aslam S, Hussnain MT, Khan M, Nazir A, Razzaq AA, Abbas S. Knowledge Regarding Modifiable Risk Factors about Coronary Artery D sease in an Urban Male Population. Med Forum 2016;27(5):48-50.