Prevalence of hypertension and  its risk factors among staff of Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur

Javali, Rudramma; Kirte, Rahul C.; Muddaraddi, Roshan

doi:10.5455/ijmsph.2014.120920143

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“…7 A study conducted among staff of Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences found the prevalence of sedentary lifestyle to be 27%. 8 The prevalence of sedentary habits was more in our study compared to this study. The staffs in a medical college have better lifestyle practices compared to bank employees.…”

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Health Status of Bank Employees in Belagavi City of Karnataka– A Cross Sectional Study

Pavithra¹,

Ramya²

2022

Natl J Community Med

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Background: Recent decades have witnessed tremendous advancements in health and survival throughout the world. The major risk factors of non communicable diseases attributed to mortality are well prevalent among bank employees, affecting across all social and income groups. Hence this specific occupational group of bank employees who represent the subset of population at risk to develop chronic diseases and stress related adverse health effects was selected for the study. The objective of the study was to assess the health status of bank employees and to know lifestyle factors affecting the health of bank employees. Methodology: The study was conducted among 410 bank employees from the banks which were selected using random number technique in Belgaum district. The data on socio demographic variables, risk factors, physical measurement were done followed by estimation of Haemoglobin and Random blood sugar. Results: In this study, 72.7% of the subjects had three or more risk factors for non communicable diseases. The prevalence of Anaemia in this study was 34.15%. Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes was 32.9% and 17.32% respectively. Conclusions: Majority of the bank employees were apparently healthy and most of them were having work related risk factors.

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Health Status of Bank Employees in Belagavi City of Karnataka– A Cross Sectional Study

Pavithra¹,

Ramya²

2022

Natl J Community Med

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A cross sectional study on prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among the non-teaching staff of KBNIMS, Kalaburgi, Karnataka, India.

Sakre

Hussaini

Nizami

2016

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High blood pressure is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for CVS diseases. It is an extremely common finding in the community and the risk factor for MI, Stroke, end stage renal disease and peripheral vascular disease. To study the prevalence of Hypertension and its associated risk factors in the non-teaching staff of Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburgi. A cross sectional study was conducted on the prevalence of hypertension among the non-teaching staff of Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburgi, Karnataka from 26/07/2015 to 20/09/2015. Data was collected regarding their age, sex, smoking and alcohol consumption, smokeless tobacco usage, lifestyle, occupation, type of diet and family history. The age of the non-teaching staff was in the range of 25 to 60 years with 63% males and 37% females. Prevalence of Hypertension was 25%. A majority of 40% belonged to the age group of above 50 years. Maximum prevalence of Hypertension was found among the watchmen (50%). Hypertension was more prevalent among alcohol consumers (83%) followed by smokers (53%), smokeless tobacco users (49%), subjects living a sedentary lifestyle (41%) and study subjects who had a mixed die (27%). A statistically significant association was found between hypertension and smoking, alcohol consumption, life style and smokeless tobacco intake. The prevalence of Hypertension was 25% with many contributing factors. The results show the need for special programs for high risk groups.

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Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among staff of Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur

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Health Status of Bank Employees in Belagavi City of Karnataka– A Cross Sectional Study

Health Status of Bank Employees in Belagavi City of Karnataka– A Cross Sectional Study

A cross sectional study on prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among the non-teaching staff of KBNIMS, Kalaburgi, Karnataka, India.

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