PREVALENCE ALONG WITH THE RISK FACTORS OF HYPERTENSION IN YOUNG ADULTS IN THE POPULATION UNDER STUDY: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Hypertension, Blood pressure, BMI, Stress, Cardiovascular risk
Abstract
Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent cardiovascular disorder, and it is a vital risk factor for cardiovascular related mortality, contributing to 20–50% of all deaths. While extensive research has focused on HTN in older adults and the elderly, data on young adults are limited due to the perception that they are at a lesser risk for the development of the condition.
Objectives: The aim of the present study is the determination the prevalence and associated risk of high blood pressure in individuals aged 20–40 years.
Study design: A cross-sectional study
Place and Duration: This study was conducted in Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro/Hyderabad from March 2023 to March 2024
Methodology: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of HTN and socio-demographic factors associated with it. Participants provided informed consent, and data collection was carried out using a systematic random sampling approach with semi-structured questionnaires that were predesigned and pretested. Blood pressure was recorded three times with a sphygmomanometer. The average value of all the readings was utilized for analysis. The data were analysed using SPSS version 26.
Results: Out of the total 300 participants, 18% were diagnosed with HTN, and 51.7% were identified as pre-hypertensive. Key factors linked to HTN included age, type of family, marital status, family history, tobacco use, stress levels, and body mass index (BMI).
Conclusion: This study highlights a high prevalence of HTN (18%) in the 20–40-year-old age group, indicating a potential increase in the cardiovascular disease burden within this population.
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Bedarbakhat Khan
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro/Hyderabad Pakistan.
Noor Jehan Memon
Billing Supervisor, Prime Billing Dallas Texas USA.
Muhammad Amjad Kalhoro
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro/Hyderabad Pakistan.
Mamoona Shaikh
Assistant Professor of Anaesthesia, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro/Hyderabad Pakistan.
Mehwish
Medical officer, Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences Nawabshah Pakistan.
Durdana Inayat
Sonologist/ sonographer, Women’s Specialty Center Dallas Texas USA.