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World J Cardiol. Apr 26, 2012; 4(4): 112-120
Published online Apr 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i4.112

Table 1 Top five causes of deaths in India classified according to areas of residence and gender

Rank	India (all age groups)	Economically backward states	Economically advanced states	Rural populations	Urban populations	Men	Women	Middle-age (25-69 yr)
1	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular
2	COPD, asthma	Diarrhea	COPD, asthma	COPD, asthma	Cancers	COPD, asthma	Diarrhea	COPD, asthma
3	Diarrhea	Respiratory infections	Cancers	Diarrhea	COPD, asthma	Tuberculosis	COPD, asthma	Tuberculosis
4	Perinatal	COPD, asthma	Senility	Perinatal	Tuberculosis	Diarrhea	Respiratory infections	Cancers
5	Respiratory infections	Perinatal	Diarrheas	Respiratory infections	Senility	Perinatal	Senility	Ill-defined

Adapted from Registrar General of India Report[5]. COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Citation: Gupta R, Guptha S, Sharma KK, Gupta A, Deedwania P. Regional variations in cardiovascular risk factors in India: India heart watch. World J Cardiol 2012; 4(4): 112-120
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v4/i4/112.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v4.i4.112