A Case Control Study to Determine the Predisposing Factors for Myocardial Infarction among Young Adults

Abstract

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death and the main cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. CAD is a serious health problem in young adults, as it occurs in younger age, which is a productive age group. Objectives: To determine the predisposing factors for myocardial infarction among young adults in a tertiary health care centre of Hubballi, Karnataka Methods: A facility-based case control study was conducted among patients aged23kg/m2, family history of diabetes, high perceived stress, type A personality, smoking, hypertension, parental consanguinity, family history of IHD and inadequate dietary fibre intake. Conclusion: The study concluded that, both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors play an important role in premature myocardial infarction. Addressing the modifiable risk factors can significantly reduce premature myocardial infarction.

Keywords

• Premature Myocardial Infarction
• Type A personality
• perceived stress
• Case control study
• dietary fibre