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Change in dietary pattern and mortality rates for acute myocardial infarction and CVD in Croatia

Cardiovascular disease represent the leading cause of death in Croatia, among which acute myuocardial infarction and CVD are the most common diagnoses in this group.Statistical analysis for the period from 1970-1995 year show constant rise of mortality rates for 410 and 430-438 codes of the ICD for all age groups. Mortality rates per 10 000 for ac. myocardial infarction (all ages) ranged from 4.4 in 1970 and steadilly increased with small oscillations up to the 8.7 per 10 000 in 1995 year. Since 1991 SDR for circulatory diseases , ishaemic heart disease and CVD show decreasing trend in the age groups 0-64. Analysis of dietary pattern and food consumption data with the emphases on the total fat intake and fatty acids composition as well as percent of energy derived from fat (based on HHBS data) is indicative of the relationship of dietary habits, which contribute as one of risk factors to the development of scope of non communicable diseases, particularly CHD and CVD. Percent of daily energy intake derived from total fat ranges from 33.3% to 37.7%. Saturated fatty acids contribute from 12.8% to 13.7% of the total daily energy intake.Despite of decreasing consumption of added fats (oil,lard etc.), total fat intake does not change significantly due to increased consumption of meat and meat products and milk and milk products, which are also a significant source of fats, especially saturated fats.With the objective of preventing diet related deseases, which present public health concern, nutritional goals are formulated and incorporated in national health and nutrition policy in Croatia.

diet; cardiovascular diseases; cerebrovascular diseases; mortality

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