Why the study?
Hypertension and diabetes frequently co-exist and contribute substantially to cardiovascular morbidity, premature mortality, and healthcare costs in ageing populations, requiring evaluation across the life course.
Population
60,643 adults aged 45 years and above in India
Design
Nationally representative cross-sectional survey analysis
Key result
The probability of remaining free from hypertension drops to less than 30% with age, whereas for diabetes it remains around 65%, with urban residents experiencing earlier onset for both conditions.
Authors
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Supports sex-sensitive risk assessment in older Indians; extends evidence on obesity, family history, and comorbidity as predictors across all ages.
Cross-Sectional (n=60,643)
Yes
The study highlights the need for life course-oriented, socio-demographically responsive strategies, particularly in urban populations, to prevent and manage the rising burden of hypertension and diabetes in India's ageing population.
Chakraborty et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and Diabetes (n=60,643). The probability of remaining free from hypertension drops to less than 30% with age, whereas for diabetes it remains around 65%, with urban residents experiencing earlier onset for both conditions.