PREVALENCE OF CARDIAC DISEASE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN ASHTHGAM VILLAGE IN THE NAVSARI DISTRICT: A COMMUNITY-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

Context:-Cardiovascular diseases continue to impose a significant public health burden,particularly in underserved rural areas.Cardiovascular diseases constitute a major public health challenge, particularly in rural communities where early detection and preventive care are often inadequate. Hypertension and dyslipidemia are important modifiable risk factors contributing to cardiac morbidity and mortality. Objective:-To assess the prevalence of cardiac disease-related risk factors among residents of Ashthgam village in the Navsari district. Material and Methods:-A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on 27th September 2024 in Ashthgam village in the Navsari district under the Department of Community Medicine, S. S. Agrawal Homoeopathic Medical College and General Hospital. A total of 47 individuals were screened by 4th year BHMS students using a structured proforma. Data regarding demographic characteristics, blood pressure,and cholesterol levels were collected and analyzed descriptively.