May Measurement Month Blood Pressure Screening Program: A Pan India Study
A Muruganathan1, Ravi Kumar T2, Manjula S3
1Chairman, Senior Consultant, Shristi AG Hospital, Tirupur, India; Governor - American College of Physicians India Chapter; Past President, Association of Physicians of India (API),Corresponding Author.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|June 30, 2021
Summary
High blood pressure (hypertension) affects over a quarter of those screened, with significant prevalence in middle-aged men and women. Patient education is key to improving hypertension management and compliance.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- High blood pressure (BP) is a leading global cause of disease and mortality.
- A BP screening program was conducted during May Measurement Month to raise awareness and assess real-world clinical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of high blood pressure in a large, geographically diverse population in India.
- To identify demographic patterns and comorbidities associated with hypertension.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, multicentric, observational study involving convenience sampling across various clinics in India.
- Analysis of 1,36,095 BP screening forms.
Main Results:
- 27.2% of subjects (37,017) had BP >130/80 mm Hg.
- High BP prevalence was notable in men aged 51–60 (44.5%) and women aged 41–50 (31.2%).
- 38% of those with high BP were newly diagnosed with hypertension; common comorbidities included dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disorders, and diabetes.
Conclusions:
- Hypertension remains a significant health burden despite medical advances.
- Improving patient adherence to lifestyle changes, medication, and follow-up through education is crucial for better hypertension management.
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