The overall prevalence of hypertension among tribal adults in Odisha was 31.2%, significantly associated with age >40 years, higher BMI, unmarried/divorced/widowed status, and tobacco use.
Cross-Sectional (n=669)
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The study reveals a high burden of hypertension (31.2%) among tribal adults in Odisha, driven by modifiable risk factors like tobacco use and higher BMI.
Background: Odisha, home to a substantial tribal population, lacks robust community-based data on hypertension prevalence and its determinants among tribal groups. Aims 95% CI: 1.12–1.82), higher BMI (>24 kg/m²) (AOR: 1.35; 95% CI: 1.18–2.52), unmarried/divorced/widowed status (AOR: 6.16; 95% CI: 1.97–9.29), and tobacco use (AOR: 2.62; 95% CI: 1.56–4.39). Conclusion: The study demonstrates a high burden of hypertension among tribal adults in Odisha, driven predominantly by modifiable behavioural and social determinants such as tobacco use and marital status. The findings highlight the need for culturally appropriate, community-based screening, targeted tobacco cessation strategies, and lifestyle interventions to address the growing NCD burden among tribal populations.
Behera et al. (Fri,) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=669). The overall prevalence of hypertension among tribal adults in Odisha was 31.2%, significantly associated with age >40 years, higher BMI, unmarried/divorced/widowed status, and tobacco use.
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