Urban Housing and Hypertension Among Women in India: Comparing Slum and Non-Slum Contexts Using National Survey Data.

ABSTRACT: Housing conditions are increasingly recognized as critical determinants of non-communicable diseases; however, their influence on hypertension (HTN) risk remains underexplored in low- and middle-income countries. In urban India, structural disparities in housing are especially pronounced between slum and non-slum areas, making comparative analysis crucial for understanding context-specific health risks. This study examines the relationship between multidimensional housing conditions and HTN risk among women aged 18-49, drawing on data from 68,422 respondents in the fourth National Family Health Survey. A composite housing index was developed to capture six dimensions: structural quality, housing services access, indoor air quality, crowding, tenure security, and asset ownership. Survey-wei

SUBMITTER: Vaid U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12732635 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature