Publication: Prevalence and spectrum of hypertension in a rural area
Date
2008
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
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Aims and Objectives: The objective of the study was to find the prevalence and spectrum of hypertension in a rural
area of Varanasi, India.
Materials and methods: This was a cross sectional study carried on 3600 subjects ≥30 years of age and residents of
three villages around Varanasi.The period of study was from April 2002 to January 2003.
Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension 13.6%. As much as 25.05% of the total subjects were in the category
of High Normal. Among the hypertensives 80.5% had Stage 1 hypertension. With advancing age the prevalence of
hypertension increased significantly.
Conclusion: It is alarming to note that 1/4th of the study subjects had blood pressure in the range of High Normal and
are a potential risk group. Of the hypertensive, 80% had Stage 1 hypertension which can be prevented and normalised
by adopting lifestyle modification.
Key words: hypertension, prevalence, spectrum, rural area.
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Kumar S 1 , Mishra CP2
1 Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, CMS Bharatpur, Nepal, 2Reader, Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, India