Why the study?
To assess urban-rural differences in hypertension prevalence and explore disparities in lifestyle risk factors among individuals aged 15-49 years in India.
Does urban residence increase the prevalence of hypertension compared to rural residence in Indian individuals aged 15-49 years?
Does urban residence increase the prevalence of hypertension compared to rural residence in Indian individuals aged 15-49 years?
Hypertension prevalence is higher in urban compared to rural Indian populations, highlighting the need for robust screening and health education across all areas.
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Urban HT prevalence exceeds rural despite lifestyle risks; hypothesis-generating for targeted screening in young Indians.
Venkatesh et al. (2022) studied this question.
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