Background this was greater in urban areas, females, and in those with both HTN and T2D. Presence of T2D alone was associated with significantly higher risk of IKF compared to HTN alone (Odds Ratio 3.2 vs . 2.4); however, the risk was six fold higher in individuals with both HTN and T2D. Interpretation & conclusions The burden of IKF is high across India and is likely to rise further owing to high prevalence of metabolic risk factors. T2D seems to confer higher risk of IKF compared to HTN in this population.
Pradeepa et al. (Fri,) studied this question.