Open Access“NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN THE AREAS OF VISAKHAPATNAM”
Author(s) -
Vadarevu Sony,
Mamidi Alekhya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
paripex indian journal of research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/paripex/8105017
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetes mellitus , anthropometry , disease , obesity , angina , stroke (engine) , observational study , physical therapy , environmental health , myocardial infarction , endocrinology , mechanical engineering , engineering
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most leading causes for morbidity and mortality in the worldwide. Age andother genetic factors are not only primarily responsible other factors including diabetes, hypertension lifestyles aresome of the major risk factors associated with CVD. The study was designed to understand the nutritional status of thecardiovascular disease. The present study was an observational study which was carried out in Pinnacle hospital Arilovain Vishakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh. The study was designed to investigate the impact of nutritional status ofcardiovascular disease patients in the age group of 40 to 70 years. A total of 100 samples were taken and the data wasgathered through qualitative methods like questionnaire and interview methods. Anthropometric measurement,Biochemical parameters, clinical parameters, dietary intake was assessed by 24hours recall method and dietcounselling was given. Among 100 samples 76 were male and 24 were female, stated physical status of the sample'sstates that majority of the samples go for walking (25%) everyday, 27% twice a week. 12% once a week and 36% nevergo for any physical activity. Majority of the samples (52) suffer from hypertension, (42) with atherosclerosis, (25) sampleswith myocardia infraction and 18 with angina pectoris, 8 with rheumatic heart disease and 4 with stroke. The studyconcludes the prevalence of hypertension, kidney disorders and diabetes are increasing with increase in CVD, thesedentary lifestyle and lack of physical exercise was one of the major route causes for CVD. High consumption ofsaturated fatty acids leads to obesity. Consumption of good dietary habits along with medication with physical activityhelps in prevention and treatment of CVD.