Sidenur B, Shankar G. A Cross-Sectional Study of Hypertension among 20-40 Years Old Residing in an Urban Area of Bagalkot City, North Karnataka.
Indian J Community Med 2023;
48:98-102. [PMID:
37082399 PMCID:
PMC10112762 DOI:
10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_255_22]
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Abstract
Introduction
Hypertension is the commonest cardiovascular disorder and one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular mortality which accounts for 20-50% of all deaths. Although most studies describe hypertension in older adults and the elderly, there is a paucity of data on young adults as they are deemed to be at a lower risk of developing the disease.
Objectives
To study the prevalence of hypertension and study the risk factors and strength of association between factors and hypertension among 20-40 years old.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 20-40 years old residing in the urban field practice area to find the prevalence of hypertension and its association with socio-demographic factors. After obtaining informed consent, data were collected with the help of an interview method by systematic random sampling using predesigned and pretested semi-structured questionnaires. Three readings of blood pressure were recorded using a sphygmomanometer, and the average reading was considered. Data analysis was done using Microsoft Excel, Open Epi software, and SPSS software.
Results
Out of 420 subjects, the prevalence of hypertension was found to be 17.9% and pre-hypertension was 52%. Factors significantly associated with hypertension were age, marital status, type of family, family history of hypertension, tobacco chewing, stress, and body mass index (BMI).
Conclusion
The present study reveals a high prevalence of hypertension (17.9%) in the 20-40 years old age group, which can lead to increased cardiovascular disease burden in the population.
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