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Evaluating the Prehypertension, Hypertension and Hypertension Care Cascades with Associated Risk Factors in India: Evidence from LASI Data
34 Pages Posted: 19 Aug 2022
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Background: The cardiovascular condition and healthcare systems in India are significantly impacted by hypertension (HTN)· This study aims to provide estimates of the prevalence, of hypertension, pre-HTN, and awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in India. And also identify lifestyle modifications to reduce the HTN in adults (45-59) and the elderly (60+).
Method: This study used data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India, 2017–18, which included information on 34,200 adults (45-59) and 31,382 seniors (60+). To determine the prevalence and correlates of socioeconomic characteristics and associated risk factors, descriptive, multivariable, and multinomial logistic analyses have been carried out.
Finding: Adults have an HTN prevalence of 40·6 %, while the elderly have a prevalence of 55·2 %. Among adults with HTN, 55·9% have had it diagnosed/are aware of it, while 63·5 % of older people were aware of it. Gender, place of residence, living arrangement MPCE quintile, family history of HTN, BMI, self-rated health, and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with pre- HTN and HTN.
Interpretation: There is a need for public awareness and control since adult individuals are less aware of hypertension. Otherwise, with increasing age, they can develop more risk. Method of modifying one's lifestyle, and dietary changes have a significant impact on the prevention of hypertension that’s why there is a great need for people to be aware of all these. Thus, if carefully interpreted, the results of this study can be used to build strategies for managing, preventing, and controlling hypertension in India.
Funding Information: No particular grant from any funding organization in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors has been provided to the authors for this research.
Declaration of Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Keywords: HTN (Hypertension), Pre HTN (prehypertension), BMI (Body mass index)
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