摘要：According to Press Information Bureau,Government of India,there are approximately 2.5 million veterans in India till December 31,2015.[1] These veterans are highly trained,and they play an important role in building the nation,especially during disaster.[2] While in active services,the detailed medical record of Armed Forces personnel is maintained and also military service has an influence on health behavior. However,after retirement due to changes in lifestyle and age,there is likelihood of increase in cardiovascular risk factors among veterans. As of now,there is very little information about the health condition of these veterans,especially in less accessible areas. Hence,we conducted a cross-sectional study to find out the cardiovascular health profile of veterans in tribal areas of Jharkhand and their association if any by organizing a medical camp. The medical camp was planned in coordination with Zila Sainik Board and local municipal establishments,and timings and dates were fixed taking into consideration ease and availability of veterans so as to ensure maximum participation.
