Original Article
Cardiovascular risk factors and electrocardiographic pattern in two rural communities of Osun State in South West Nigeria
Author(s): Patience Olayinka Akinwusi*, Esther Olufunmilayo Asekun-Ola, Wasiu Olalekan Adebimpe, Michaeline Asuquo Isawumi, Mustapha Busuyi Hassan, Olugbenga Adekunle Olowe, Olufunmilola Bamidele Makanjuo, Christopher Olutayo Alebiosu and Taiwo Adegboyega Adewole
BACKGROUND: Urbanization and westernization now predispose rural dwellers to many of the modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
OBJECTIVES: We assessed the prevalence of CVD risk factors and electrocardiographic (ECG) pattern in 2 rural communities of Osun State, South West Nigeria.
METHODS: Descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in March 2011 in two agrarian communities as part of the activities commemorating the World Kidney Day and World Glaucoma day. A total of 259 consenting adults (age ≥ 18 years) participated in the study. Pre-tested, standardized, structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and cardiovascular risk factors. Only 64 participants had ECG.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2368-0512.1000084
