Mortality Due to Rheumatic Heart Disease in Developing World: A Preventable Problem

Abstract

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) has been a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in underdeveloped and developing countries, since this disease has been identified. Its prevalence has significantly come down in developed countries but this still remains an important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality of younger age group in underprivileged world. The most important fact associated with this condition is, this is a preventable problem and a lot of morbidity and mortality can be avoided with proper preventive measures.