Key result
Hypertension affects ~32% of coastal Chengalpattu adults, linked to older age, obesity, salt, and tobacco.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a major public health challenge, but evidence regarding its burden in coastal populations of Tamil Nadu remains scarce.
What is the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among adults residing in coastal areas of Chengalpattu District, India?
What is the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among adults residing in coastal areas of Chengalpattu District, India?
Hypertension is highly prevalent (31.5%) among adults in the coastal areas of Chengalpattu District, India, driven by age, obesity, high salt intake, family history, and tobacco use.
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Heightens clinical focus on modifiable risks in coastal Indian adults; leaves open causality and intervention benefits pending prospective data.
Surya et al. (2026) studied this question. Hypertension affected 31.5% of adults in coastal Chengalpattu District, with age over 40, obesity, high salt intake, tobacco use, and family history identified as significant risk factors.
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