A study on the pattern of blood pressure, magnitude of hypertension & its associated risk factors in adults residing in rural area of Arang block, Raipur (C.G) India

Dr. Neerja Shastri; Dr Anjali Joshi; Dr Ranjeet Kumar

Volume : IX, Issue : IV, April - 2019

A study on the pattern of blood pressure, magnitude of hypertension & its associated risk factors in adults residing in rural area of Arang block, Raipur (C.G) India

Dr. Neerja Shastri, Dr Anjali Joshi, Dr Ranjeet Kumar

Abstract :

Background: Hypertension is one of the most Important Public Health challenges worldwide. In India, variations in blood pressure among people living in different locations has been observed by independent researchers. Further studies among the rural population may reduce morbidity & mortality patterns, also ample avenues of prevention of such silent killer disease could well be explored. Methods: A cross sectional study using Multi stage Sampling Method with house to house visits & study was conducted in Arang block of Raipur District during 2nd Jan to 28th Feb 2019. Sample size came out to be 300. Personal Interview, Anthropometric measurements & Clinical Examination was done and a Pre–designed Questionnaire form was filled from every study subject. Analyzed on SPSS (Version 20, IBM, USA). Results: The Magnitude of hypertension and Pre Hypertension was found at 22.0% and 32.7 % respectively in these subjects. The association of Hypertension with increasing Age was found to be significant (P< 0.001). Association of gender and hypertension was significant showing association of hypertension with males. P< 0.001.The association of hypertension with alcohol Consumption was significant. P = 0.0050. Conclusions: Hypertension & Pre hypertension is increasing in rural areas. The disorder is mostly silent and needs to be addressed at this incipient stage to prevent its long term effects.