Age-adjusted death rates for coronary heart disease (CHD) have been decreasing in populations of developed countries. At the same time, CHD in the Asia-Pacific region appears to be increasing in parallel with the 'Westernisation' of diet and lifestyle. More epidemiological information is needed from the Asia-Pacific region in order to be able to predict trends in CHD and to plan resources for treatment. In this paper we outline the study design of a survey of coronary heart disease risk factors in Asia-Pacific countries.
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