• Mr. Adinath Mhaske
• Mr. Dadasaheb Jeughale
• Miss. Komal Parvat
• Mr. Vivek Lohale
• Mr. Prakash Mane

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as coronary heart disease (CHD) or ischemic heart disease (IHD), is a widespread cardiovascular condition involving the partial or complete blockage of coronary arteries. Multiple factors increase the likelihood of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), including high blood pressure, tobacco use, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, elevated cholesterol levels, unhealthy eating patterns, chronic stress, and excessive alcohol intake. Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, responsible for around 9.1 million deaths in 2021 and comprising 13 % of all global deaths. Awareness is not merely academic; it influences preventive action. Awareness of CAD in India is critical but currently insufficient—reflected in rising prevalence, low recognition of risk factors, and poor early detection. Material and methods: The researcher adopted descriptive, cross-sectional research design. The non-probability method, purposive sampling technique was used. Total 50 individuals from the rural population of Loni Bk. village were selected for the present study. The study participants were assessed using demographic variables and CAD awareness checklist. Results: The study findings regarding awareness of CAD revealed that 62% of the study participants were having high level of awareness, followed by 30% of the study participants were having moderate level of awareness, and 8% of the study participants were having low level of awareness. Overall, the rural population residing at Loni Bk. had moderate level of the awareness regarding CAD with mean score of 10.6±2.68. Study findings regarding association revealed that there was no significant association between the level of awareness and selected demographic variables of the study participants. Conclusion: The rural population residing in Loni Bk had found with the moderate to high level of awareness regarding CAD with mean score of 10.6±2.68. There was no significant association between the awareness level regarding CAD with selected demographic variables of the study participants.

Awareness, Coronary Artery Diseases, CAD, Rural population.

"“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS ON CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AMONG RURAL POPULATION RESIDING IN LONI BK”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.a630-a640, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510079.pdf

"“A STUDY TO ASSESS THE AWARENESS ON CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AMONG RURAL POPULATION RESIDING IN LONI BK”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppa630-a640, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510079.pdf