Abstract
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is more prevalent in underdeveloped and developing countries than in developed countries(1) and among the population with multiple social issues such as poverty, low socio-economic status (SES), overcrowded dwellings, under-nutrition, poor sanitation,(1) cultural constraints,(2) and suboptimal medical care.(3) Published reports on RHD from India and elsewhere focused more on prevalence,(1,3,4) socio-demographic factors,(1–4) pattern of illness,(5) presenting features, clinical course, management aspects,(1) and complications.(6) In this brief article, some of the social issues related to mitral stenosis along with clinical aspects are discussed and suggestions are provided.
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