Key result
The prevalence of hypertension among individuals aged 15 to 49 years in India increased from 20.4% in 2015-2016 to 22.8% in 2019-2021, while blood pressure control among those treated decreased from 80.8% to 73.7%.
Why the study?
The weak control cascade of hypertension from screening to optimal blood pressure control is a public health challenge, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Population
695,707 women and 93,267 men aged 15 to 49 years in NFHS-5 plus NFHS-4 participants in India
Comparison
NFHS-5 (2019-2021) vs NFHS-4 (2015-2016)
Design
Repeated cross-sectional analysis
Authors
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Persistent gaps persist in India's hypertension care cascade among adults 15-49; leaves open need for targeted strategies to boost treatment and control.
Cross-Sectional (n=788,974)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 22.8% vs 20.4%
While hypertension screening and treatment initiation have improved in India between 2015 and 2021, overall blood pressure control among treated patients has declined, highlighting significant gaps in the hypertension care cascade.
Basu et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=788,974). Time period (2019-2021 vs 2015-2016) vs. NFHS-4 (2015-2016) was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension among individuals aged 15 to 49 years in India increased from 20.4% in 2015-2016 to 22.8% in 2019-2021, while blood pressure control among those treated decreased from 80.8% to 73.7%.
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