Self- Rating Scale to Measure Possibility of Occurrence of Cardio-Vascular Diseases

Cardio-vascular disease appears to be the most common cause of disability and death in many parts of world. Scientific evidences today support the concept that cardio-vascular diseases have their ischolar_mains in our daily diets. In recent years researchers have focused attention on dietary aspects of the above disease. Hence, present study was undertaken with an objective to develop self rating scale for measure possibility of occurrence of cardio-vascular diseases. For present investigation methodology follows as collection of statements, editing and pre selection of items, selection of items, item analysis, testing the validity and reliability of scale etc. As the scale was found to be reliable and valid, the developed scale serves as a scientific tool for the measurement of possibility of occurrence of cardio-vascular diseases.