Housing distance, Salt intake and Cardiovascular Risk in Rural Aceh Tamiang: Insights from a 10 Year Non-Laboratory Assessment

Abstract Ischemic heart disease and stroke are among the primary reasons for mortality, making a substantial contribution to the nation's health challenges. Implementing public health campaigns that emphasise prevention, early detection, and effective management is essential, especially in rural areas. Consequently, targeted screening programs within these communities are greatly warranted. To examine the representation of CVD Risk in the Karang Baru region in Aceh Tamiang. A cross-sectional survey using a questionnaire survey. The 10-year cardiovascular risk scores were calculated based on the region-specific World Health Organization cardiovascular disease risk charts. Among 1035 participants, 22.5% are within the high-risk range, The majority (40.8%) is within the 5–10% estimated 10-year risk. Notable significant predictors with the strongest is the unmodifiable gender, and followed by the modifiable smoking, salt consumption, and house distance to the assigned CHC. This study highlights the demographic characteristics and significant relationships between different risk classes, providing valuable insights into the distribution and characteristics of various risk groups in the Karang Baru region.