Understanding the factors associated with hypertension in the Western Himalaya: a GIS integrated analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates the prevalence and determinants of hypertension among the Gujjar Bakarwals tribe in multi-altitude zones (314-4,713 m) of the western Himalaya. The aim is to assess the association of geographic altitude along with key demographic, socioeconomic, environmental, and behavioral variables on hypertension prevalence using integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical methods.

Methods

Using stratified sampling, we selected a representative sample (n = 816) from 50 villages. A binary logistic regression model (BLRM) was used to identify hypertension-associated factors, assessing model fit using Pseudo R². GIS mapped hypertension prevalence and associated factors across the study region. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC or

SUBMITTER: Ahmed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487095 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature