Key result
Hypertension affects ~32% in urban Rishikesh, linked to age, BMI, triglycerides, and physical activity.
Why the study?
Hypertension is a major cause of premature death and cardiovascular disease globally, with less than 1 in 5 affected individuals having it under control.
Cross-Sectional
No
The study highlights a high prevalence of hypertension (32.4%) and associated cardiometabolic risk factors in urban Rishikesh, emphasizing the need for targeted health interventions.
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May guide local screening in similar urban settings; extends cross-sectional associations but leaves causality and interventions open.
Dakshinamurthy et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension in urban Rishikesh was 32.4%, and was independently associated with age, waist circumference, body mass index, triglycerides level, and physical activity.
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