Study of the relationship of conventional risk factors and MI among south indian population

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major global health problem reaching epidemic proportions in the Indian population, accounting for 78% of all deaths. High risk of CVD has been reported among South Asians. Presence of conventional risk factors such as Obesity, Smoking, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension and Dyslipidemia are clearly associated with coronary artery disease. In contrast to conventional belief we have proved in this preliminary study that the Indian population needs a totally different set of risk factors for CAD. Our present study was undertaken to elicit the pattern of selected risk factors for myocardial infarction (MI) among South Indians belonging to low socio economic status and to emphasize the need to delve into factors which lead to a pro-inflammatory state rather than be satisfied in identifying such a state which culminates in MI and other related problems.