Abstract

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HYPERTENSION IN THE POPULATION OF UTTARAKHAND

Vandana* and Reenoo Jauhari

ABSTRACT

Background and aim: Hypertension is defined when a systemic arterial pressure is elevated above a certain threshold value and responsible for most of the premature death worldwide. It is also causing myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure (HF), stroke, and cardiovascular disease when untreated. The aim of this review is to assess the epidemiology of hypertension in the population of Uttarakhand. Methods: This study is a literature review of published studies from 2013 to 2018, held in the different journal and article and websites. Total of 13 articles and 8 websites and reports were identified for this research. The prevalence of hypertension in the reviewed studies ranged from 19% to 39%. Conclusion: It is more prevalent in female gender and mostly affected the elderly patients and rural population. The prevalence of hypertension in this study ranged from 19% to 39%. Hypertension was significantly associated with literacy status, employment status, higher socioeconomic status, increased body mass index, and presence of diabetes. The study found that participants with stage-1 hypertension were mostly affected in comparison of Stage-2 hypertension. Health promotion, health education and behavior change communication can prove valuable tool for effective control. There is a need for practicing life style modifications at an early stage.

Keywords: Hypertension, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Prevention and Management.