Does the place of residence influence your risk of being hypertensive? A study-based on Nepal Demographic and Health Survey.

ABSTRACT: Even though several studies have examined various risk factors for hypertension, residential influence is poorly explored especially in the low-income countries. We aim to investigate the association between residential characteristics and hypertension in resource limited and transitional settings like Nepal. A total of 14,652 individuals aged 15 and above were selected from 2016-Nepal Demographic and Health Survey. Individuals with blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg or a history of hypertension (as identified by physicians/health professionals) or under antihypertensive medication were defined as hypertensive. Residential characteristics were represented by area level deprivation index, with a higher score representing higher level of deprivation. Association was explored using a two-level logis

SUBMITTER: Sharma I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10239727 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature