Prevalence and determinants of hypertension in an un-industrialised rural population of North India

Malhotra, Pankaj; Kumari, Savita; Kumar, Rajesh; Jain, Sanjay; Sharma, Bharti

doi:10.1038/sj.jhh.1000864

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“…This study showed a higher incidence of anemia with lower BMI. Similar observation was found by authors such as Malhotra et al [9] and Bhattacherjee et al [10] that there was a significant correlation between hemoglobin level and BMI. With the increase in BMI, hemoglobin level increases significantly.…”

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Epidemiological Study of Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Risk Factors in a Rural Community; A Home-Based Screening

Rajagopal¹,

Kandasamy²,

Prasad³

et al. 2017

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: The prevalence of anemia is disproportionately high in developing countries due to poverty, inadequate diet, certain diseases, pregnancy and lactation, and poor access to health services. It is a risk factor for cardiovascular health and early death in adult. To estimate the prevalence of anemia and its associated risk factors in a rural community in India.Methods: Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, an observational house-to-house survey was conducted for 6 months, by screening for anemia, using digital strip type hemoglobin meter.Results: Out of 200 people, 146 were anemic of which 77 were with mild anemia, 67 with moderate anemia and only 3 had severe anemia. There was more number of anemic patients in the group of normal and underweight (normal=86, 58.90% and underweight=27, 18.49%) than that of overweight and obese (overweight=22, 15.06% and obese=11, 7.53%). The newly diagnosed cases of anemia were 138 and previously diagnosed cases of anemia were 8. Out of 146 anemic populations, 13 were hyperlipidemics, 20 were hypertensives, 18 were diabetics, 5 were thyroid patients, and 4 were cardiac patients. Conclusion:This screening program helps to diagnose anemia in a selected population and benefit avoiding further complications by offering adequate patient counseling. The study population was enriched with information on nutrition intake and importance of maintaining hemoglobin concentration at normal level in daily life of an individual.

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“…Most of the people in this study were uneducated hence they are unaware about anemia and its importance. Similar observation was found in previous studies revealed by authors such as Sanjay et al, [5] Vitull et al, [6] Nora [13], and Malhotra et al [9]. Adequate patient counseling about anemia was given to the anemic population.…”

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confidence: 78%

Epidemiological Study of Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Risk Factors in a Rural Community; A Home-Based Screening

Rajagopal¹,

Kandasamy²,

Prasad³

et al. 2017

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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“…Association was found in the studies conducted by Malhotra et al with no statistical significance. 15 Khan et al, Gupta et al in their studies showed positive association with smoking and the disease. 12,16 Prevalence of alcohol consumption among the study participants in the present study was 31.1%, and among those who had disease 30.5% gave positive history of alcohol consumption.…”

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A cross sectional study on prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among rural adults in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu

Raja

Muthukumar

Mohan

2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases, which is an important global public health problem and also the most leading cause for cardiovascular disease in both developed and developing countries. The aim and objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and to assess the associated risk factors among adults of rural population.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was done on 225 study subjects, using systemic random sampling method at Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Results: The study included 225 participants of which 53% were male and 47% were female. The overall prevalence of hypertension among the study population was 26.2%. Risk among male was greater than female (OR=1.390). Factors like age, body mass index, diet, family history of hypertension had significant association (p<0.05) with hypertension. Conclusions: Regular screening for hypertension among adults should be done in the general OPD as well as in health camps so that they have a knowledge regarding their own blood pressure status. Among those who already have hypertension, anti -hypertensive drugs, timely blood pressure check-up, screening for cardio vascular diseases and self-care management of hypertension need to be promoted.

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“…It also suggested that 65% of the risk for HTN in women and 78% in men can be related to obesity. The study done in Jaipur urban (both sexes) and rural studies (only males) [17], the Haryana rural study [18], the Chennai urban population study [19] as well as the Bombay executive study [20] have all shown a higher weight and BMI among hypertensive groups.…”

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Drug Utilization Pattern and Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Antihypertensive Drugs Prescribed in Secondary Care Hospital in Gujarat, India

Solanki

Patel²

2017

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Objective: Hypertension is the most common condition seen in primary care and leads to myocardial infarction, stroke, renal failure, and death if not detected early and treated appropriately. A large number of antihypertensive drugs alone or in various combinations are available, and physicians need to choose most appropriate drug for a particular patient. Pharmacoeconomic and drug utilization studies at regular intervals help physicians to prescribed rational drugs with high efficacy along with minimal cost. Methods:The prospective observational study was conducted at Seth H. J. Mahagujarat Hospital from July to December 2013. 250 hypertensive patients, attending medicine outpatient department were included for drug utilization study and 100 hypertensive patients, attending in patients department were included for pharmacoeconomics analysis during the study period. Result:The most frequently prescribed antihypertensive drug as monotherapy, as combination therapy and in fixed dose combinations was calcium channel blocker (Amlodipine). Generic drugs showed same efficacy as brand drug, but both drugs were significantly differed in the prize. Among 100 inpatients admitted for the hypertensive condition in general ward total of direct medical cost was 65.19% and total of indirect medical cost was 34.81%. β-blocker and diuretics were the most effective therapy which is followed by the clonidine, envas (Enalapril), and then, amlodipine. Conclusion:We concluded from this study that use of β-blockers and diuretics were most cost-effective for the hypertensive patients in this study.

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Prevalence and determinants of hypertension in an un-industrialised rural population of North India

Cited by 103 publications

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Epidemiological Study of Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Risk Factors in a Rural Community; A Home-Based Screening

Epidemiological Study of Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Risk Factors in a Rural Community; A Home-Based Screening

A cross sectional study on prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among rural adults in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu

Drug Utilization Pattern and Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Antihypertensive Drugs Prescribed in Secondary Care Hospital in Gujarat, India

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