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World J Clin Cases. Jul 16, 2023; 11(20): 4843-4851
Published online Jul 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i20.4843
Published online Jul 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i20.4843
Table 3 Frequency of pre-existing medical problems
| Percentage | No. of cases | Past medical history |
| 23.2 | 82 | Cardiovascular disease |
| 18.8 | 66 | Respiratory disease |
| 15 | 53 | Infectious disease |
| 8.2 | 29 | Kidney disease |
| 7.7 | 27 | Cancer |
| 4.5 | 16 | Hematological disease |
| 4.3 | 15 | Diabetes mellitus |
| 4 | 14 | Intestinal disease |
| 4 | 14 | Liver disease |
| 3.4 | 12 | Neuropsychiatric disease |
| 3.4 | 12 | Congenital disease |
| 2.8 | 10 | Immunological disease |
| 0.9 | 3 | Not stated |
- Citation: Al-Emam AMA, Dajam A, Alrajhi M, Alfaifi W, Al-Shraim M, Helaly AM. Sudden death in the southern region of Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(20): 4843-4851
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v11/i20/4843.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i20.4843