Sleep problems were associated with a 29% higher prevalence of hypertension (PR 1.29; 95% CI 1.20-1.39), an association that was more pronounced among those with functional or mobility limitations.
Cross-Sectional (n=59,951)
Yes
Are sleep problems associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension in middle-aged and older adults, and is this association moderated by functional/mobility limitations?
Sleep problems are associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension in middle-aged and older Indian adults, an effect that is significantly exacerbated by functional and mobility limitations.
Relative Risk: 1.29 (95% CI 1.2–1.39)
Hypertension has become a global health concern and is recognized as an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). There are very limited studies in India and worldwide focused on sleep problems, activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental ADL (IADL) and mobility limitations, and their discrete and combined effects on hypertension. Therefore, this study examined whether sleep problems are associated with hypertension, and whether the association is more pronounced among middle-aged and older adults with functional/mobility limitations. This study used data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) wave 1, 2017-18, with a total sample of 59,951 adults aged 45 years and above. Log-binomial regression, and interaction terms were used to assess the relationship between sleep problems and hypertension, and the moderating effect of functional/mobility limitations. Respondents with sleep problems had a 29 % higher prevalence of hypertension PR (prevalence ratio): 1.29; CI (confidence interval): 1.20-1.39. Those with ADL and IADL limitations had 20 % PR: 1.20; CI: 1.09-1.32 and 9 % PR: 1.09; CI: 1.00-1.18 greater prevalence of hypertension. Interaction analysis revealed that individuals with ADL, IADL, and mobility limitations had 58 %, 52 %, and 45 % higher prevalence of hypertension, respectively, and was especially pronounced among women. Our findings highlight that improved sleep can reduce the prevalence of hypertension in middle-aged and older adults. Individuals with functional/mobility limitations may need additional care and support from their family members or the community, which could lower the prevalence of elevated blood pressure due to their sleep problems.
Saha et al. (Thu,) conducted a cross-sectional in hypertension (n=59,951). Sleep problems vs. No sleep problems was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (PR 1.29, 95% CI 1.20-1.39). Sleep problems were associated with a 29% higher prevalence of hypertension (PR 1.29; 95% CI 1.20-1.39), an association that was more pronounced among those with functional or mobility limitations.
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