Hospital based data on RHD in Pakistan
| Reference (year of study) | Site | Age (years) | Total admissions | % RHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMC, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre; NICVD, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. | ||||
| Robinson et al10 (1965) | Karachi | 5–22 | ? | 1.0 |
| Rahimatoola et al11 (1972–5) | JPMC Karachi | <15 | 3120 | 3.5 |
| Aziz12 (1980–3) | NICVD Karachi | 4–12 | 2824 | 9 |
| WHO global programme for prevention of rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease9 (1988) | NICVD Karachi | All ages | 2594 | 2 |
| Mayo Hospital Lahore | All ages | 1760 | 29 | |
| Peshawar | All ages | Unknown | 20 | |
| Quetta | All ages | 832 | 22 | |