A study found that individuals living in extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries have a high prevalence of risk factors for heart disease, including hypertension, diabetes, smoking, obesity, and dyslipidemia. This challenges the common belief that the environment and lifestyle of those in extreme poverty protect against these risk factors. The researchers analyzed data from 105 household surveys across 78 countries, revealing that CVD risk factors affect individuals across all socio-economic levels. The study highlights the need to reassess health policies and care delivery for those living in extreme poverty to address the growing burden of cardiovascular disease in these populations.
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Modern lifestyle heart disease risk factors threaten extremely poor people in low- and middle-income countries
