Hypertension in India: a gender-based study of prevalence and associated risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension, a major non-communicable disease, is responsible for a significant number of global deaths, including approximately 17.9 million yearly. The Global Burden of Disease 2019 (GBD 2019) estimates that 19% of global deaths are attributed to elevated blood pressure. India, with a population of over 1.4 billion, is facing a serious challenge in combating this silent killer. This study aims to analyze the gender-based prevalence of hypertension in India and explore its associated risk factors using data from the fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5).

Methods

NFHS-5 collected data from 636,699 households across all states and union territories. The study includes standardized blood pressure measurements for 17,08,241 individuals aged 15 and above. The

SUBMITTER: Mohammad R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11443669 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature