Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of chronic cardiovascular diseases in the territory of a health district in Turin (Italy) to achieve better management of healthcare services according to healthcare needs.
Methods: In order to assess healthcare needs, we surveyed the prevalence of five cardiovascular chronic diseases in the general population, using data from the general practitioners of one health district.
Results: Eighty-six general practitioners participated in the study, collecting data regarding 87 885 attendees, for the year 2010. Among men, the following prevalence rates were estimated: 2% prior myocardial infarction, 2.4% other forms of chronic ischemic heart disease, 2% cardiac arrhythmias, 0.4% heart failure, 0.9% late effects of cerebrovascular disease. Prevalence rates were lower among women, except for dysrhythmias and heart failure, and were increasing with age. Prevalence rates were higher than those previously reported by the Italian Cardiovascular Epidemiological Observatory for northwestern regions. In addition, differences in disease distribution were observed among patients when comparing male doctors and female doctors.
Conclusions: Our findings show several critical issues in primary care, suggesting the need for improving the healthcare delivery system within the health district according to local care needs.
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