Lifestyle Determinants of Hypertension among Female School Teachers
Journal Title: International Journal of Life Science - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Hypertension is a major component of metabolic syndrome, coronary artery diseases and cerebrovascular diseases. Factors contributing to this rising trend in hypertension include urbanization along with changes in dietary habits and lack of physical activity. Working woman always bears a dual role responsibility one in family and the other at job. Teachers represent one of the most important, largest and productive sectors delivering cognitive knowledge to students. The objective of the present study was to determine the risk of hypertension among female school teachers and various lifestyle determinants contributing to it. The study was conducted in Chennai city on 200 female school teachers. Anthropometric indices such as height, body weight, body fat percent and waist circumference were measured. BMI was calculated and blood pressure was recorded. Statistical significance was accepted at (p<0.05). The prevalence rate of pre-hypertension and hypertension was found to be 20% and 12% respectively. Age, waist circumference, body fat percent and personal history of diabetes was significantly associated with hypertension (p<0.05). Health based strategies focusing on appropriate preventive measures for early diagnosis and treatment should be included for school teachers as it helps to improve their overall health.
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Jane Monica Sarah, Sheila John, Madhanagopal R
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