As per the results of a large-scale survey conducted across India, over ** percent of male respondents suffered from cholesterol problems in 2020. Almost *** percent of female respondents had cholesterol problems while only ***** percent of females reported to have heart problems.

Cholesterol 

Cholesterol is a lipid or fat that is produced by the liver and other cells that regulate normal function within the body. Some of the foods that contain cholesterol include, but are not limited to, dairy products, eggs, and meat. While the body needs some cholesterol to function optimally, increased amounts of cholesterol can result in problems related to heart. Some of the main causes that lead to cardiovascular disease are also linked to high blood pressure or hypertension.

 Risk factors and prevention
Some of the risk factors that correlate with high cholesterol and heart disease can be attributed to behavioral lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise and leading a sedentary lifestyle. Being overweight or obese along with unhealthy food habits can also contribute to elevated cholesterol levels. Furthermore, high blood pressure, smoking tobacco, diabetes, ageing demographics and genetic predisposition are some common risk factors. Also, women are known to have lower cholesterol levels before menopause when compared with men within the same age group.

According to a survey conducted between 2019 and 2021 in India, heart diseases among both men and women increased with age. However, the prevalence of heart diseases was slightly higher among men aged 20 to 49 years old, compared to women in the same age group.

Context

The Heart Attack Risk Prediction Dataset serves as a valuable resource for delving into the intricate dynamics of heart health and its predictors. Heart attacks, or myocardial infarctions, continue to be a significant global health issue, necessitating a deeper comprehension of their precursors and potential mitigating factors. This dataset encapsulates a diverse range of attributes including age, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, smoking habits, exercise patterns, dietary preferences, and more, aiming to elucidate the complex interplay of these variables in determining the likelihood of a heart attack. By employing predictive analytics and machine learning on this dataset, researchers and healthcare professionals can work towards proactive strategies for heart disease prevention and management. The dataset stands as a testament to collective efforts to enhance our understanding of cardiovascular health and pave the way for a healthier future.

Content

This synthetic dataset provides a comprehensive array of features relevant to heart health and lifestyle choices, encompassing patient-specific details such as age, gender, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, heart rate, and indicators like diabetes, family history, smoking habits, obesity, and alcohol consumption. Additionally, lifestyle factors like exercise hours, dietary habits, stress levels, and sedentary hours are included. Medical aspects comprising previous heart problems, medication usage, and triglyceride levels are considered. Socioeconomic aspects such as income and geographical attributes like country, continent, and hemisphere are incorporated. The dataset, consisting of 8763 records from patients around the globe, culminates in a crucial binary classification feature denoting the presence or absence of a heart attack risk, providing a comprehensive resource for predictive analysis and research in cardiovascular health.

Dataset Glossary (Column-wise)

• Patient ID - Unique identifier for each patient
• Age - Age of the patient
• Sex - Gender of the patient (Male/Female)
• Cholesterol - Cholesterol levels of the patient
• Blood Pressure - Blood pressure of the patient (systolic/diastolic)
• Heart Rate - Heart rate of the patient
• Diabetes - Whether the patient has diabetes (Yes/No)
• Family History - Family history of heart-related problems (1: Yes, 0: No)
• Smoking - Smoking status of the patient (1: Smoker, 0: Non-smoker)
• Obesity - Obesity status of the patient (1: Obese, 0: Not obese)
• Alcohol Consumption - Level of alcohol consumption by the patient (None/Light/Moderate/Heavy)
• Exercise Hours Per Week - Number of exercise hours per week
• Diet - Dietary habits of the patient (Healthy/Average/Unhealthy)
• Previous Heart Problems - Previous heart problems of the patient (1: Yes, 0: No)
• Medication Use - Medication usage by the patient (1: Yes, 0: No)
• Stress Level - Stress level reported by the patient (1-10)
• Sedentary Hours Per Day - Hours of sedentary activity per day
• Income - Income level of the patient
• BMI - Body Mass Index (BMI) of the patient
• Triglycerides - Triglyceride levels of the patient
• Physical Activity Days Per Week - Days of physical activity per week
• Sleep Hours Per Day - Hours of sleep per day
• Country - Country of the patient
• Continent - Continent where the patient resides
• Hemisphere - Hemisphere where the patient resides
• Heart Attack Risk - Presence of heart attack risk (1: Yes, 0: No)

Structure of the Dataset

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Acknowledgement

This dataset is a synthetic creation generated using ChatGPT to simulate a realistic experience. Its purpose is to provide a platform for beginners and data enthusiasts, allowing them to create, enjoy, practice, and learn from a dataset that mirrors real-world scenarios. The aim is to foster learning and experimentation in a simulated environment, encouraging a deeper understanding of data analysis and interpretation.

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This statistic represents the share of predisposing factors for ischemic heart disease across India in 2016, by gender. Dietary risks was the highest contributing risk factor for ischemic heart disease among men and women at **** percent and **** percent respectively during the measured time period.

As per the results of a large scale survey in 2021, over ** percent of Indian women and ** percent Indian men were found to be unhealthy. The health risk assessment took into account multiple health aspects like nutrition, lifestyle, physical activity levels, immunity, disease affliction and others to draw this conclusion. Overall, the south Asian country had a high share of people with diabetes and heart problems.

BackgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in India. Yet, evidence on the CVD risk of India’s population is limited. To inform health system planning and effective targeting of interventions, this study aimed to determine how CVD risk—and the factors that determine risk—varies among states in India, by rural–urban location, and by individual-level sociodemographic characteristics.Methods and findingsWe used 2 large household surveys carried out between 2012 and 2014, which included a sample of 797,540 adults aged 30 to 74 years across India. The main outcome variable was the predicted 10-year risk of a CVD event as calculated with the Framingham risk score. The Harvard–NHANES, Globorisk, and WHO–ISH scores were used in secondary analyses. CVD risk and the prevalence of CVD risk factors were examined by state, rural–urban residence, age, sex, household wealth, and education. Mean CVD risk varied from 13.2% (95% CI: 12.7%–13.6%) in Jharkhand to 19.5% (95% CI: 19.1%–19.9%) in Kerala. CVD risk tended to be highest in North, Northeast, and South India. District-level wealth quintile (based on median household wealth in a district) and urbanization were both positively associated with CVD risk. Similarly, household wealth quintile and living in an urban area were positively associated with CVD risk among both sexes, but the associations were stronger among women than men. Smoking was more prevalent in poorer household wealth quintiles and in rural areas, whereas body mass index, high blood glucose, and systolic blood pressure were positively associated with household wealth and urban location. Men had a substantially higher (age-standardized) smoking prevalence (26.2% [95% CI: 25.7%–26.7%] versus 1.8% [95% CI: 1.7%–1.9%]) and mean systolic blood pressure (126.9 mm Hg [95% CI: 126.7–127.1] versus 124.3 mm Hg [95% CI: 124.1–124.5]) than women. Important limitations of this analysis are the high proportion of missing values (27.1%) in the main outcome variable, assessment of diabetes through a 1-time capillary blood glucose measurement, and the inability to exclude participants with a current or previous CVD event.ConclusionsThis study identified substantial variation in CVD risk among states and sociodemographic groups in India—findings that can facilitate effective targeting of CVD programs to those most at risk and most in need. While the CVD risk scores used have not been validated in South Asian populations, the patterns of variation in CVD risk among the Indian population were similar across all 4 risk scoring systems.