Hypertension and Its Risk Factors Among Indian Tribal Population
Author Information
Author(s): Vennam Bodhi Sri Vidya, Kuppli Sai Sushma, Kumar Bora Jayanta, Sahoo Soumya Swaroop, Gujjarlapudi Chaitanya, Bhimarasetty Devi Madhavi, Nerusu Ganga Nagamani, Goel Sonu
Primary Institution: Department of Community Medicine, GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Visakhapatnam, India
Hypothesis
The study aims to explore the association between socioeconomic and behavioral factors of hypertension among the tribal population of India.
Conclusion
The study highlights a higher prevalence of hypertension among older age groups, smokeless tobacco users, and those with abdominal obesity risk in the tribal population.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of hypertension among tribal women was 12% and among men was 16.2%.
- Older age and abdominal obesity were significant predictors of hypertension.
- Urban residence and lower education levels were associated with higher hypertension prevalence among women.
- Smokeless tobacco use was strongly associated with hypertension in men.
Takeaway
This study found that many tribal people in India have high blood pressure, especially older folks and those who use tobacco or have a big belly.
Methodology
The study used data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) round 5, analyzing a sample of 67,263 tribal women and 8,441 tribal men aged 15 to 49 years.
Potential Biases
Social desirability bias may have led to underreporting of tobacco and alcohol use.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, which limits causal inference, and self-reported data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on tribal women and men aged 15 to 49 years from various regions of India.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI reported for various factors
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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