Key result
A nationwide blood pressure screening campaign in Nepal found that 27.8% of 15,561 adult volunteers had hypertension, including 19.0% of untreated individuals.
Why the study?
Raised BP is a leading risk factor for mortality globally and in Nepal, motivating participation in a global initiative to screen for hypertension and raise awareness.
Cross-Sectional (n=15,561)
Yes
A nationwide screening campaign in Nepal revealed a high prevalence of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension, highlighting the need for periodic public health programs.
Supports expanded hypertension screening in Nepal; cross-sectional data leave open effects on long-term control.
Raised blood pressure (BP) is a leading risk factor for mortality globally and in Nepal. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global initiative aimed at screening for hypertension and raising awareness on high BP worldwide. This study provides the results of the 2018 MMM (MMM18) in Nepal. An opportunistic cross-sectional survey of volunteers aged ≥18 years was carried out in May 2018 nationwide. The standard MMM protocol was followed for BP measurement, the definition of hypertension, and statistical analysis. The campaign was publicized through various social media for recruiting volunteers and inviting participation. A total of 15 561 (58.7% male) from 35 districts of Nepal were screened in MMM18, of which 4 321 (27.8%) had hypertension. A total of 2 633 (19.0%) of 13 873 individuals who were not on antihypertensive treatment were found to be hypertensive. Of those on medication, 799 (47.4%) had uncontrolled BP. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were significantly higher in people on antihypertensive treatment, smokers, and alcohol drinkers compared with those who were not on antihypertensive treatment, smokers, and alcohol drinkers, respectively. Likewise, SBP and DBP steadily increased across increasing body mass index categories. MMM18 was the largest BP screening campaign undertaken in Nepal. MMM has highlighted the importance of a periodic public health program at the national level to increase awareness on hypertension detection and control rate, and thus, the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
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