Epidemiology of coronary artery disease in patients from the district of Żywiec in southern Poland

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Survey analysis reveals a 41.8% prevalence of coronary artery disease in patients, suggesting hypertension is a key risk factor.

Coronary artery disease was diagnosed in 41.8% of patients, revealing a significant health concern in the population.
Among the diagnosed cases, 67% of patients also had hypertension, highlighting the strong association between these conditions.
The majority of patients were aged 40 to 80 years, emphasizing the importance of monitoring cardiovascular health in this age group.
With 40% of respondents classified as overweight and 34% as obese, abnormal body weight significantly increases the risk of developing coronary artery disease.

Dobosz et al. (2025) studied this question.

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