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Prevalence and risk factors associated with undiagnosed hypertension among adults aged 15-49 years in India: insights from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5).

P SahadevanA SasidharanB Bhavani ShankaraA PalD KumariM MurhekarP KaurV K Kamal
Published in: Public health (2024)
Our findings revealed that age, higher body mass index, no access to health care, and having no comorbidities were risk factors for undiagnosed hypertension. One in twelve people had undiagnosed hypertension, and of those with hypertension, one in two were undiagnosed, with males being disproportionately affected. Targeted public health interventions are crucial to improve hypertension screening, particularly among middle-aged and obese individuals without comorbidities.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • public health
  • body mass index
  • healthcare
  • adipose tissue
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight loss
  • quality improvement
  • bariatric surgery
  • affordable care act