Why the study?
Hypertension is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but data on its prevalence in India are limited.
What is the prevalence of hypertension among Indian adults?
Population
180,335 Indian adults across 24 states and union territories
Design
National cross-sectional survey
Authors
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Signals high CV risk burden in Indian adults; leaves open need for longitudinal data on control and outcomes.
What is the prevalence of hypertension among Indian adults?
Almost one in three Indian adults has hypertension, highlighting a massive cardiovascular risk burden in the country.
Ramakrishnan et al. (2019) studied this question.
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