Knowledge of Younger Adults in the Prevention of Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in a Selected Community of Kannur District, Kerala

A cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term used for the conditions that affect the heart and vessels. Cardiovascular diseases have become the number one reason behind morbidity and mortality in most countries among younger adults particularly in reproductive age group. It is emerging as a major health concern in fast-developing economies like India. This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding the prevention of risk of cardiovascular diseases among younger adults in the selected community of Kannur districts of Kerala. A cross-sectional descriptive survey research design was used to conduct this study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the 132 samples in a selected community. A QRISK2 standardised tool was used as a basis for the development of a knowledge scale to assess the knowledge regarding the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The results indicated that 83.3 percent of younger adults have good knowledge and 16.7 percent have average knowledge regarding the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. There was improvement in level of knowledge in the prevention of cardiovascular disease among younger adults in an advanced literate society of Kerala; their lifestyle included physical activities, diet patterns. Relevant risk factors causing risk must be studied to curb the menace of CVDs.