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Change in dietary pattern and mortality rates from acute myocardial infarction and cardiovascular diseases in Croatia

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Croatia, among which acute myocardial infarction and CVD are the most common diagnoses in this group. Statistical analysis for the period from 1970-1995 year show a constant rise in mortality rates for 410 and 430-438 codes of the ICD for all groups. Mortality rates per 10 000 for acute myocardial infarction (all ages), ranged from 4,4 in 1970 and steadily increased with small oscillations up to the 8,7 per 10 000 in 1995. year. Analysis of dietary pattern and food consumption data indicate that the percentage of daily energy intake derived from total fat ranges from 33,3 to 37,7 percent. Despite the decreasing consumption of added fats (oil, lard etc), total fat intake does not change significantly due to increased consumption of meat and meat products, milk and milk products which are also a significant source of fat, especially of saturated fats.

dietary habits; myocardial infarction;mortality rates; nutrition

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