PREVALENCE OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AMONG RURAL WOMEN – KERALA, INDIA

The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors were analysed among rural women of Kerala India. A total of 2535 women of age group 30- 60 were included in the study. Information on socio- demographics, physical activity, and dietary habits along with anthropometric data were collected. Analysis of Blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and lipid profile were done. High BMI and waist circumference, diabetes, abnormal cholesterol levels, hypertension were observed. Prevalence of Type II Diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension were 14.3%, 43.58%, 30.5% respectively. Prevalence of obesity and overweight were 10.69 %, 37.94 % respectively