ASSESSMENT OF THE AWARENESS AMONG THE PEOPLE OF MUMBAI BETWEEN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE & PERIODONTAL DISEASE: A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY

Eshani Yeragi; Kavita Pol Nalawade; Saurabh Gotmare; Rizwan Sanadi

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

ASSESSMENT OF THE AWARENESS AMONG THE PEOPLE OF MUMBAI BETWEEN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE & PERIODONTAL DISEASE: A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED STUDY

Eshani Yeragi, Kavita Pol Nalawade, Saurabh Gotmare, Rizwan Sanadi

Abstract :

Background and aims Periodontitis is an multi – factorial, inflammatory disease, characterized by the loss of connective tissue and alveolar bone. Numerous studies conducted shows a strong correlation that periodontitis is associated with cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to critically analyse the awareness among the people of Mumbai regarding the link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. Material & Methods A Multi – centre questionnaire-based study was conducted on 824 participants ≥35 years of age from Mumbai, India during the period of December 2017 – January 2020. The questionnaire included 23 items assessing risk factors for periodontal and cardiovascular disease, their diet, and their oral hygiene habits as well as any adverse habits if present. Results & Conclusion Our study found extremely low awareness and lack of knowledge among people as well as surgeons of Mumbai and more awareness programs must be undertaken.