Hypertension and Related Morbidity among Geriatric Population of Eastern India

Pratim, Datta Pratyay; Sengupta, Bhaswati; Gangopadhyay, Nilanjan; Ashique, Firdoush Kazi; Subhasis, Chanda; Arpita, Dutta; Bharati, Subhadip

doi:10.5455/msm.2012.24.29-33

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“…The studies from other parts of India have shown a comparatively higher prevalence of hypertension and diabetes. [ 23 24 25 ] The prevalence of poor vision and hearing impairment were also higher among the geriatric population. [ 26 ] The data regarding co-morbidity among the aged was self-reported data.…”

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How healthy is our geriatric population? a community-based cross-sectional study

Paul

Abraham

2015

J Family Med Prim Care

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Introduction:With the rise in aged population there is a greater need to look into their nutritional and physical disability aspects which is otherwise neglected. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of malnutrition, anemia and physical disability among the community-dwelling aged population.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out in a rural block of north Tamil Nadu. Seventeen villages were selected using cluster sampling based on probability proportional to size. A total of 340 participants of age 60 years and above were selected from these clusters using simple random sampling. Nutritional status and physical disability were assessed using mini nutritional assessment scale and Barthel index. Blood samples were collected for anemia. Appropriate data entry and statistical analysis were done in EPIDATA and SPSS 16.Statistical Analysis Used:Besides calculating prevalence chi square and logistic regression tests were done to identify associated risk factors.Results and Conclusions:The overall prevalence of “at risk of malnutrition,” anemia and physical disability were 10.9%, 38.2% and 20.6%, respectively. None of the community-dwelling aged population was found to be malnourished. Anemia and physical disability were significantly higher among the older age group [(OR 2.29 (1.17–4.89), (OR 2.81 (95% CI 1.31–6.04), respectively]. Similarly women were more affected with physical disability than men (OR 2.27 (1.28–4.02)). Further studies need to be done to explore the reasons for high prevalence of anemia.

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How healthy is our geriatric population? a community-based cross-sectional study

Paul

Abraham

2015

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…[ 14 ] Moreover, a study done in Kolkata, eastern India among the elderly in urban areas reported prevalence of 53.5%. [ 15 ] The difference in prevalence levels may be due to different geographical factors and may be due to differences in dietary pattern.…”

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Hypertension in the elderly: Prevalence and health seeking behavior

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Background:Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are major contributors of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Estimating the prevalence of hypertension and studying the health seeking behavior is important.Aim:This study was designed to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and understand the health seeking behavior among the elderly in rural Puducherry, south India.Materials and Methods:A total of 211 elderly from a rural community were selected by systematic random sampling. Blood pressure (BP) was measured. Socio-demographic characteristics and health seeking behavior were assessed by interviews.Results:Prevalence of hypertension among study participants was 40.5%. Prevalence of hypertension among elderly male subjects was 39.2% and in female subjects was 40.8%. About 62% (53 out of 85 hypertensives) were already aware of their hypertensive status. About 54.7% (29) were diagnosed at government health facilities either at primary health centers (PHCs) or a government hospital.Conclusion:Burden of hypertension among the elderly is high in rural areas. Strategies to detect and treat hypertension in the elderly have to be implemented early.

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“…In other studies done at eastern India it was found to be significantly associated. 16 Most common co morbidities among the study subject were found to be musculoskeletal problems. However other studies reported hypertension and vision problems as most common co morbidities.…”

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Prevalence of hypertension and co-morbidities among elderly women in rural area: a cross sectional study

Soumyashree

Viveki

2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: NCDs have been the leading causes of death among women globally for the past three decades and are now responsible for two in every three deaths among women each year. India endorsed the Sustainable Development Goal for health to set a target to decrease premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by one-third by 2030. Aims of the study were to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among the elderly women from rural area and to know the associated co-morbidities among the elderly women from rural area.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted among elderly women >60 yrs. Data was collected by using pre tested structured questionnaire, which contained basic information like name, age, education & socioeconomic status, occupation, marital status, known case of hypertension, family history, any other co- morbidities.Results: 65.2% of the participants had normal blood pressure, 34.7% were hypertensive. 38% of study subjects living in joint family were hypertensive, majority (53.8% and 85.6%) of them who were obese and had a history of tobacco intake were hypertensive. The association between hypertension and these variables was found to be statistically significant.Conclusions: 15.4% of the study participants were newly detected hypertensives. This indicates a need for awareness to be created among the elderly women regarding hypertension risk factors, to sensitize them for regular medical check-ups to ensure prevention and early detection of hypertension.

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Hypertension and Related Morbidity among Geriatric Population of Eastern India

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How healthy is our geriatric population? a community-based cross-sectional study

How healthy is our geriatric population? a community-based cross-sectional study

Hypertension in the elderly: Prevalence and health seeking behavior

Prevalence of hypertension and co-morbidities among elderly women in rural area: a cross sectional study

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