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World J Cardiol. Apr 26, 2012; 4(4): 112-120
Published online Apr 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i4.112
Published online Apr 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i4.112
Table 5 Greater prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among urban women in India[24]
| Variable | Urban (n = 2008) | Rural (n = 2616) | Age-adjusted urban-rural relative risk (95% CI) |
| Smoking/tobacco use | |||
| Current users | 326 (19.6) | 871 (41.6) | 0.35 (0.18-0.65)1 |
| Smoking | 14 (0.7) | 276 (10.6) | 0.09 (0.01-0.70) |
| Non-smoked tobacco use | 325 (16.2) | 607 (23.2) | 0.64 (0.31-1.30) |
| Sedentary lifestyle PALs < 1.55 units | 1406 (71.0) | 1558 (60.1) | 1.63 (0.90-2.94) |
| Overweight/obesity | |||
| BMI 23.0-24.99 kg/m2 | 355 (11.6) | 324 (12.5) | 0.91 (0.40-2.11) |
| BMI 25.0-29.99 kg/m2 | 640 (31.7) | 451 (16.8) | 2.30 (1.12-3.47)1 |
| BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2 | 288 (13.9) | 152 (5.7) | 2.55 (1.61-3.49)1 |
| Truncal obesity | |||
| WHR > 0.9 | 880 (44.3) | 318 (13.03) | 5.26 (2.61-10.63)1 |
| Waist circumference > 90 cm | 638 (31.4) | 226 (8.4) | 5.17 (2.24-11.94)1 |
| Hypertension | 925 (48.2) | 746 (31.6) | 1.96 (1.10-3.49)1 |
| Hypercholesterolemia ≥ 200 mg/dL | 552 (27.7) | 322 (13.5) | 2.39 (1.17-4.88)1 |
| Diabetes (history or fasting glucose ≥ 126 mg/dL) | 292 (15.1) | 98 (4.3) | 4.24 (1.35-13.26)1 |
- Citation: Gupta R, Guptha S, Sharma KK, Gupta A, Deedwania P. Regional variations in cardiovascular risk factors in India: India heart watch. World J Cardiol 2012; 4(4): 112-120
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v4/i4/112.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v4.i4.112