A HYPERTENSION AND OTHER MORBIDITIES AMONG CITY POLICEMEN IN NAGPUR: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Sandip Zurmure; Shilpa Lanjewar; Uday Narlawar

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2019

A HYPERTENSION AND OTHER MORBIDITIES AMONG CITY POLICEMEN IN NAGPUR: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Sandip Zurmure, Shilpa Lanjewar, Uday Narlawar

Abstract :

Introduction – India is slowly and steadily acquiring the status of the global chronic disease capital. By 2025, India will have the dubious distinction of having 70 million diabetics, 213 million hypertensives. Material and Methods – This cross–sectional study was conducted among police personnel. Calculated sample size was 94 with 10% absolute precision. The data collection was done between August 2016 and August 2017. The study included 3 police stations in the city as per convenience. All eligible policemen selected randomly and examined till sample size met. Results – Prevalence of hypertension was 23.5%. Mean systolic blood pressure was 124.01± 11.61 (96–160), Mean diastolic blood pressure was 82.27 ± 7.69 (60–90). Other morbidities found were central obesity (65%), mental stress (51%), presbyopia (16.5%), etc. Conclusion – Prevalence of hypertension was high. Other morbidities found were central obesity, mental stress, presbyopia, anaemia, musculoskeletal problems, etc.