Reddy K S
Department of Cardiology, All Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
World Health Stat Q. 1993;46(2):101-7.
India is undergoing an epidemiological transition and is on the threshold of an epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Cause-specific mortality data indicate that cardiovascular disease is already an important contributor to mortality. Demographic projections suggest a major increase in cardiovascular disease mortality as life expectancy increases and the age structure of the growing population changes. Surveys in urban areas suggest that coronary risk factors are already widespread and that urgent action is needed to prevent a further rise as socioeconomic development proceeds. It is vital to obtain epidemiological data from several regions in order to plan, initiate and monitor public health action.
印度正在经历流行病学转变，正处于心血管疾病流行的边缘。特定病因死亡率数据表明，心血管疾病已经是导致死亡的一个重要因素。人口预测显示，随着预期寿命的增加以及不断增长的人口年龄结构的变化，心血管疾病死亡率将大幅上升。城市地区的调查表明，冠心病风险因素已经广泛存在，随着社会经济的发展，需要采取紧急行动以防止其进一步上升。为了规划、启动和监测公共卫生行动，从多个地区获取流行病学数据至关重要。
