Abstract

ASSESSING COMORBIDITY RISK IN HYPERTENSION VS NON-HYPERTENSION INDIVIDUALS: ‘‘A LONGITUDINAL STUDY’’ AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS

*Dr. Karan A. S., Falulunnisa, Muhammed Shafi K., Muhammed Shamseer P.P., Nandana A.

ABSTRACT

High blood pressure (HBP) is the number one risk factor for disease burden globally. In India HBP has become a leading cause of death.[1] Several studies have reported increasing prevalence of hypertension in the country. Kearney et al.[2,4] projected that the number of hypertensives in India would go up from 118 million in 2000 to 213. 5 million by 2025.[5] A recent systematic review found high prevalence of hypertension along with low awareness, treatment and control in India.[6]

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