Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, 580022, Karnataka, India.
Multi-Disciplinary Research Unit, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, 580022, Karnataka, India; Department of General Medicine, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, 580022, Karnataka, India.
Indian Heart J. 2021 Nov-Dec;73(6):751-753. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2021.10.006. Epub 2021 Oct 22.
The study aims to determine the prevalence of hypertension and associated risk factors. The study includes 9754 participants, out of which 6403 were found to be associated with hypertension. Among 6403 participants 27.75% were newly diagnosed with hypertension during examination. The present study showed, age as one of the significant risk factors for prevalence of hypertension. Further observations revealed that, the prevalence of hypertension was higher in alcohol-intake, tobacco-smoking/chewing participants and sedentary life style is also one of significant risk factor for hypertension. Overall increased rate of hypertension pose a biggest challenge for health sector in Dharwad district.
本研究旨在确定高血压的患病率和相关危险因素。该研究共纳入 9754 名参与者,其中 6403 名与高血压有关。在 6403 名参与者中,有 27.75%在检查时被新诊断为高血压。本研究表明,年龄是高血压患病率的一个重要危险因素。进一步的观察表明,饮酒、吸烟/嚼烟和久坐不动的生活方式的参与者中高血压的患病率更高,也是高血压的一个重要危险因素。高血压患病率的总体上升对达尔瓦尔地区的卫生部门构成了最大的挑战。