Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among adults in Lucknow, India
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: In India, recent community surveys have documented that prevalence of hypertension has gone up amongst urban and rural inhabitants. A strong association between change in lifestyle and increase in prevalence of hypertension has been reported. Objectives: Prevalence of hypertension and identification of associated risk factors amongst adults in rural and urban areas of District Lucknow was studied. Methods: The cross sectional field study involved a survey of 753 respondents, aged 18 years and above using stratified random sampling and Probability Proportionate to Size technique. A study instrument which included behavioral risk factor questionnaire and physical measurements of height, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference and blood pressure was used to collect data. Chi- square test and regression analysis were used to analyze data. Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension was found to be 25.89%. Prevalence of hypertension was significantly higher among individuals, aged 40 years and above, with high body mass index, increased waist circumference and waist hip ratio and those with high salt intake,(P<.001). Statistically significant associations were also found within people living in urban areas, amongst Muslims and those with higher socioeconomic profile. Also similar associations were found amongst those with high fat intake and adverse food intake, (P<.05). Conclusions: Lifestyles do have an impact on levels of blood pressure. This can be tackled by lifestyle modifications.
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Syed Esam Mahmood, JP Srivastava, Pankaj Bhardwaj, Zeeshan Haider Zaidi, Mathur KP
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