DETERMINANTS OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN KANCHEEPURAM DISTRICT, TAMILNADU: A CASE CONTROL STUDY

Abstract

To determine the socio-demographic factors influencing Coronary Heart Disease among the cases and controls.To determine the dietary factors associated with Coronary Heart Disease among cases and controls, determine the life style factors associated with Coronary Heart Disease among cases and controls.To assess the metabolic determinants and family history associated with Coronary Heart Disease among cases and controls. This shows that there is still gaps in the level of awareness and life style practices in the study area.