Why the study?
A lack of nationwide evidence on hypertension awareness, treatment, and control among older adults in India impeded targeted management of the condition.
Population
64,427 individuals aged 45 years and over and their spouses in India
Comparison
Hypertension awareness, treatment, and control across sociodemographic groups and states
Design
Nationally representative cross-sectional study
Authors
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Low ATC rates with disparities signal management gaps among older Indians; leaves open intervention targets and longitudinal outcomes.
Hypertension is highly prevalent among older adults in India, but awareness, treatment, and control rates remain low, particularly among socially disadvantaged groups.
Mohanty et al. (2021) studied this question.
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