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Biochemical profile of hypertensive individuals in an urban community

R B Gurav1, S Kartikeyan, B S Jadhav

  • 1Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kalwa, Thane-400 605.

Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 25, 2002
PubMed

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Hypertension prevalence was 13.90% in this study. Routine blood tests for sugar, electrolytes, and cholesterol showed no significant difference between hypertensive and normotensive individuals, questioning their necessity.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding its prevalence and associated risk factors is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of hypertension in the study population.
  • To investigate the association between hypertension and common blood biomarkers.
  • To evaluate the clinical utility of routine blood tests in hypertensive patients.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Inclusion of 1,432 participants (767 males, 665 females).
  • Analysis of hypertension prevalence, sex-specific rates, and age distribution.
  • Comparison of blood glucose, electrolyte, and cholesterol levels between hypertensive and normotensive groups.

Main Results:

  • Overall hypertension prevalence was 13.90%, with higher rates in females (18.95%) than males (9.52%).
  • A multi-modal age distribution for hypertension was observed.
  • Over one-third of hypertensive patients also had diabetes mellitus.
  • No statistically significant differences were found in blood sugar, electrolyte, or cholesterol levels between hypertensive and normotensive individuals.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights a notable prevalence of hypertension, particularly in females.
  • Findings suggest that routine blood tests for glucose, electrolytes, and cholesterol may not be cost-effective for all hypertensive patients.
  • Further research is warranted to refine diagnostic and monitoring guidelines for hypertension.

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