Prevalence & Correlates of Hypertension in a Rural Area of Haryana
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: Hypertension accounts for 75% of chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Raised blood pressure is estimated to cause 7.5 million deaths, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Aims & objectives: To determine the prevalence & correlates of hypertension among the rural community of block Beri, district Jhajjar, Haryana. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out during the period of September 2012 to August 2013. Multistage random sampling was used in this study. 1080 individuals of 15-64 years age group who were further subdivided into five subgroups (15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54 and 55-64 years)taking 90 individuals from each anganwadi area were selected and interviewed. Appropriate statistical tests were used for analysis. Results: In our study the prevalence of hypertensionwas found to be 22.9% hypertension (M:27.6%; F:18.1%). Conclusion: Our study confirmed the high burden of hypertension in rural areas and reiterated the need to address these issues comprehensively as a part of NCD prevention and control strategy
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Sumit Chawla
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