Prevalence, pattern &amp; correlates of hypertension among tribal population of Kashmir, India: A cross-sectional study

Ganie, Mohd Ashraf; Parvez, Tabassum; Viswanath, S Arun; Sreenivas, Vishnubhatla; Nisar, Shazia; Robbani, Irfan; Ali, Shiekh Abid; Rashid, Aafia; Wani, Idrees Ahmed

doi:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_48_19

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“…This is widely relevant to numerous studies worldwide [7,13,14]. Additionally, males have been found to be predominantly hypertensive than females in our locales, which would add to this difference [15]. However, we didn't find any significant gap in the gender distribution as ages increased from 45 years, as has been corroborated from separate studies done by Walker et al, and Hill et al [6,7].…”

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Epistaxis: A Study to Determine Etiologies and Management in a Tertiary Health Care Unit in Kashmir, India

Masoodi

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Abbas

2022

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Background: Epistaxis is one of the most common medical emergencies worldwide,with almost 60% of the population experiencing it at some point in their life.Our study aimed to understand the etiology and management in OPD and nonsurgical IPD settings. Methods: Our study consisted of 60 patients presenting with epistaxis over a period of one year in tertiary care setting. Detailed history was taken, followed by formulation, and putting into practice the management methodology. Results: Our results showed a male (63.3%) predominance over females (36.7%).Majority of our patients were more than 40 years in age,with 51-60 years (28.4%) being the most common age group. Hypertension, idiopathy, and trauma were the most common etiologies.All the cases were resolved with conservative (non-surgical) methods of treatment.Blood transfusion was required in only one case.Conclusions:Epistaxis,although seen at any age,is largely a geriatric problem. Hypertension, idiopathy, and trauma are the most common etiologies. Etiologies vary with age and their understanding leads to better management plans. Conservative methods remain successful in cases without any complications.

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Epistaxis: A Study to Determine Etiologies and Management in a Tertiary Health Care Unit in Kashmir, India

Masoodi

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2022

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“… 25 Treating hypertension can be an arduous task in a rural or tribal population where people generally consider taking medications only when they have symptoms which could also be a possible explanation as to why tribals had higher prevalence of hypertension in the valley. 26 Clinical hypertension, which can remain asymptomatic for years, can be challenging to follow up in such a population. A recent study from North India has also highlighted the prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension in 46.2% with several risk factors which have many things common with our observations.…”

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“…In the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), hypertension was found in 24.9% of males and 12.3% of females 6 It was reportedly higher in tribal population as it was found that tribals had a prevalence of 41.4%. 7 It is estimated that 874 million people worldwide had a systolic blood pressure of 140 or higher in 2015, 8 and by 2025, this number will reach 1.56 billion. 9 The enormity of the problem behoves optimal management of hypertension which can directly affect the mortality and morbidity of the population.…”

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