A Comparative study of prevalence of hypertension among Urban, and rural population of south Indian city, Hyderabad

Abstract

Introduction:-Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms. Long-term high blood pressure, however, is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, atrialfibrillation, peripheral vascular disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Aims and Objectives:-To estimate the prevalence of Hypertension among the study population above 15 years age group. To compare the study results between urban and rural area population. Methodology: - The present study was a cross sectional study carried out at field practice area of Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad. It is a community based cross-sectional study , total of 1409 persons in the age group of above 15 years were interviewed at their residence and anthropometric measurements were taken. Results:-The prevalence of hypertension was more in females in both in urban and rural areas (22.6% and 26.4%),The prevalence of hypertension was more among lower class 45.4% in urban area where as prevalence is more among upper middle class 29.7% in rural area.The prevalence of hypertension was more in widow/widowers in both urban and rural areas. The prevalence of hypertension was more among Hindus 20.2% in urban area, when compared to rural area prevalence of hypertension was more among Muslims 40%. The prevalence of hypertension was more in widow/widowers in both urban and rural population 34.7% and 52.5% respectively.