Comparing the ability of anthropometric indicators in determining the prevalence of hypertension among Indian tribes

Kshatriya, Gautam K.; Kumari, Anjali; Acharya, Subhendu Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.dsx.2018.11.038

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“…Therefore, women are becoming vulnerable to developing both the metabolic syndromes that may lead to pre-mature death. Nevertheless, there is a cluster of studies pointing out that the nature and magnitude of the causal-effect relationship between these epidemics and possible factors are inconsistent (Blair et al 1984;Dasgupta et al 2012;Sen et al 2013;Kshatriya and Acharya 2016;Gupta et al 2018;Karmakar et al 2019;Kshatriya et al 2019). Despite a significant number of studies worldwide, there is a dearth of knowledge on how socio-economic and reproductive factors determine abdominal adiposity and hypertension among the women living in the district of North 24 Parganas of West Bengal.…”

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Socio-economic and reproductive concomitants of abdominal adiposity and hypertension: A study on Bengali-speaking Hindu women of Habra, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

Debnath

Mallick

Ghosh

et al. 2020

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AbstractObesity and hypertension have become a global epidemic among the women, especially as they experience additional stressful events compared to men. The epidemiology of these two metabolic disorders is regulated by various biological, socio-economic, reproductive and lifestyle factors related to women. However, inconsistency in the nature and magnitude of the effects of these traits indicates exploring the areas where little emphasis has been given. In this context, the present study attempted to determine the effect of socio-economic and reproductive traits on hypertension and abdominal adiposity among women living in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. Data on socio-demographic and reproductive traits were collected from 319 adult women from both rural and urban sectors of Habra block I. Anthropometric measurements and Blood pressure levels were measured following standard protocols. Results highlighted that the prevalence of obese individuals and hypertensive individuals were 73.4 and 50.5 per cent respectively. Women with low income (OR=0.51) were at lower risk and post-menopausal women (OR=1.71) were at higher risk of developing abdominal adiposity. The risk of developing hypertension increased with higher educational attainment (OR=2.43). Post-menopausal women (OR=0.46) and shifting workers (OR=0.40) were at lower risk of developing hypertension. The risk also decreased with increased age (OR=0.96). Present study revealed that menopause is a significant event to predict abdominal adiposity and hypertension among Bengali-speaking Hindu women.

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Socio-economic and reproductive concomitants of abdominal adiposity and hypertension: A study on Bengali-speaking Hindu women of Habra, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

Debnath

Mallick

Ghosh

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Comparison of anti-hypertensive medication compliance between the tea tribe community and the non-tea tribe community seeking treatment from mobile medical units of Assam

Kirthana

Adhikary

Sarma

et al. 2023

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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Health status of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) of Odisha: a narrative review

Bhoi,

Acharya

2024

J Health Popul Nutr

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There are 75 identified Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India of which the highest numbers i.e., 13 PVTGs reside in Odisha. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are indigenous communities distinguished by their unique cultural practices, traditional lifestyles, and geographical isolation. Their health status is often precarious due to strong traditional health practices, limited access to healthcare, inadequate nutrition, and exposure to community-acquired diseases. This review aims to explore the health status of all 13 PVTGs in Odisha, analyzing 67 studies from various sources/databases between 2000 and 2023. These studies include peer-reviewed published papers, grey literature, and brief reports. The findings showed that nutritional status among PVTGs varies widely while low BMI and undernutrition exist at different rates in different tribes. Deficiency diseases like goitre and anemia, infectious ailments such as tuberculosis and leprosy, and non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes were reported with significant prevalence. Additionally, hemoglobinopathies, oral health issues, eye problems, undernutrition, poor mental health, and various other health challenges affect these tribes. Furthermore, behavioral issues like high tobacco consumption, alcoholism and menstrual health and hygiene disparities are other major challenges. Health disparities in diverse PVTGs arise from socioeconomic factors, cultural norms, and healthcare access. PVTGs face unique hurdles like major geographic isolation and traditional cultural influences which significantly shape their health choices. Addressing their poor health status demands cultural understanding, community engagement, and interventions targeting root inequalities for inclusive healthcare and improved well-being. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s41043-024-00671-8.

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Comparing the ability of anthropometric indicators in determining the prevalence of hypertension among Indian tribes

Cited by 5 publications

References 55 publications

Socio-economic and reproductive concomitants of abdominal adiposity and hypertension: A study on Bengali-speaking Hindu women of Habra, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

Socio-economic and reproductive concomitants of abdominal adiposity and hypertension: A study on Bengali-speaking Hindu women of Habra, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

Comparison of anti-hypertensive medication compliance between the tea tribe community and the non-tea tribe community seeking treatment from mobile medical units of Assam

Health status of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) of Odisha: a narrative review

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