A study to assess the prevalence of Diabetics and Hypertension in selected community of   Karad Taluka

Mrs. Manda Phuke; Prof. Vaishali Mohite; Avinash H. Salunkhe; Prof. Tukaram Zagade; Prof.  Jyoti salunkhe

Volume : VI, Issue : X, October - 2016

A study to assess the prevalence of Diabetics and Hypertension in selected community of Karad Taluka

Mrs. Manda Phuke, Prof. Vaishali Mohite, Avinash H. Salunkhe, Prof. Tukaram Zagade, Prof. Jyoti Salunkhe

Abstract :

Back ground There is evidence that the prevalence of certain noncommunicable diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, is increasing rapidly, particularly in the urban areas, and that significant demands are being made on the health services by patients with these diseases. Methods & Materials Descriptive survey approach and design was used by selecting random sample technique. From Three village’s i. e Karad, Kale & Vadgaon, samples were collected. The 400 Families were selected randomly for door–to–door survey to find out cases of diabetes & hypertension.The structured questionnaire is used data collection& analyzed by using descriptive & inferential statistics. Results Maximum 31 (41.33%) from age group 51–60 years, 50 (66.67%) female, 41 (54.66%) were having HTN, 22(29.33%) having DM & 12 (16%) having DM & HTN & taking regular treatment. 28(37.33%) having hereditary history about disease. There is no association found between demographic variable & prevalence of Diabetics and Hypertension. Conclusion Out of 400 families’ 75 families found client of DM or HTN or both. It means every 4th or 5th family we got a client of DM or HTN or both.