Key result
Urban residence in India was associated with a higher prevalence of coronary heart disease compared to rural areas (35-90/1000 vs 17-45/1000 in men), with no clear rise over time.
Why the study?
Is the incidence and prevalence of coronary heart disease rising in India?
Population
31 epidemiological studies in India assessing ECG-defined coronary heart disease.
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
up to 27 years
Authors
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Persistent urban-rural CHD prevalence gap in India shows no clear temporal rise; challenges assumptions of escalation and extends systematic prevalence data.
Systematic Review
Is the incidence and prevalence of coronary heart disease rising in India?
This systematic review found that while CHD is more prevalent in urban versus rural India, there is little evidence of a significant rise in CHD incidence over time, particularly among men.
Naseer Ahmad (2005) conducted a systematic review in Coronary heart disease. Urban residence vs. Rural residence was evaluated on Incidence and prevalence of coronary heart disease. Urban residence in India was associated with a higher prevalence of coronary heart disease compared to rural areas (35-90/1000 vs 17-45/1000 in men), with no clear rise over time.
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