Why the study?
Isolated diastolic hypertension is prevalent in younger populations and associated with cardiovascular disease, but data on its prevalence and risk correlates in South Asian populations were needed.
What is the prevalence and what are the risk factors of isolated diastolic hypertension in a semi-rural population of South India?
Population
16,636 individuals from villages under Thavanampalle Mandal in Andhra Pradesh, India
Design
Cross-sectional survey using modified WHO STEPS questionnaire
Authors
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May support targeted BP screening in middle-aged overweight adults; leaves open longitudinal outcome studies in South Indian populations.
What is the prevalence and what are the risk factors of isolated diastolic hypertension in a semi-rural population of South India?
There is a significant prevalence of isolated diastolic hypertension (4.0%) in the semi-rural population of South India, particularly among younger and middle-aged individuals, highlighting the need for targeted management strategies.
Mittal et al. (2019) studied this question.
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