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Life Style Related Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease Among Patients At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Waris Qidwai, Ar Mangi, R Bux
Life Style Related Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease Among Patients At A Teaching Hospital In Karachi, Waris Qidwai, Ar Mangi, R Bux
Department of Family Medicine
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause for morbidity and mortality all over the world. It is important to study life style related, modifiable cardiovascular risk factors among patients, in order to devise preventive strategies.
METHODS: We surveyed family practice patients visiting the out-patient clinics of Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. The interview was questionnaire-based and recorded the demographic profile of the patients, in addition to information on life style related cardiovascular risk factors. The ethical requirements for the study were met. SPSS computer software was used for data management. RESULTS: Fifty patients were surveyed and included …
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Obesity Among Patients, At Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Waris Qidwai, Iqbal Azam
Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Obesity Among Patients, At Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Waris Qidwai, Iqbal Azam
Department of Family Medicine
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a major public health problem and responsible for significant morbidity and mortality among our patients. It is important to study the knowledge, attitude and practices with regard to obesity among patients, in order to devise interventional strategies.
METHODS: Patients visiting the out-patient clinics of Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, were included in the study. The interview was questionnaire-based and recorded the demographic profile of the patients and questions relevant to the objective of the study. The ethical requirements for the study were met. SPSS computer software was used for data management. A hundred patients were surveyed. …