PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES: A FIELD-BASED STUDY
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Hypertension, prevalence, risk factors, rural health, India
Abstract
Introduction: Hypertension is a major public health concern in rural India, with limited data on its prevalence and risk factors. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and identify associated risk factors in a rural community in India.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 450 adults aged 18 years and above in a rural community in India. Blood pressure was measured using a standardized protocol, and data on socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyle factors were collected using a structured questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with hypertension.
Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 30% (95% CI: 25.9-34.1). Age, gender, education level, smoking status, physical activity level, and family history of hypertension were significantly associated with hypertension in the multivariate analysis. Participants aged >60 years (adjusted OR: 8.50, 95% CI: 3.92-18.41), males (adjusted OR: 1.81, 95% CI: 1.17-2.80), illiterates (adjusted OR: 2.93, 95% CI: 1.51-5.68), current smokers (adjusted OR: 2.39, 95% CI: 1.45-3.93), those with low physical activity (adjusted OR: 2.25, 95% CI: 1.42-3.56), and those with a family history of hypertension (adjusted OR: 3.76, 95% CI: 2.40-5.88) had higher odds of hypertension.
Conclusion: The study revealed a high prevalence of hypertension in the rural community and identified important risk factors. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to prevent and control hypertension in rural India, focusing on high-risk groups and modifiable risk factors.
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Dr. Prakash Chandra Sultania
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Mathura, India
Dr. Ambuj Kumar Soni
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Mathura, India