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ABSTRACT

There is a rapid emergence of cardiovascular disease in Asia with its economic development, leading to an increase in mortality due to these diseases. The exact causes of death in most developing countries, however, are not known. In a recent landmark study, the findings showed that greater years of schooling can reduce adult mortality and the benefits extend to older people [1]. Education increases life expectancy, among certain high-income subgroups, because of the confounders known to influence health. In developing countries, such as India, it is health education and motivation, rather than general education, which are inversely associated with risk of mortality [2, 3]. It is known that higher social classes with greater education have a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).