Association between rural-to-urban migration and the onset of hypertension among middle-aged and older population: evidence from India
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Rural-to-urban migration in India is linked to an increased risk of hypertension onset, particularly in the elderly. Migrants experienced hypertension earlier and at higher rates than non-migrants.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Gerontology
Background
- Rural-to-urban migration is a significant driver of urbanization in India.
- Hypertension risk is influenced by migration, yet disparities between migrants and non-migrants are understudied, especially in the aging population.
- This study investigates the relationship between rural-to-urban migration and hypertension onset among older adults.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the association between rural-to-urban migration and the onset of hypertension.
- To compare hypertension risk and onset age in rural-born individuals who migrated to urban areas versus lifelong rural residents.
Main Methods
- Analysis of data from 27,270 participants aged 45+ from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India.
- Comparison between 18,855 non-migrant rural residents and 8,415 rural-to-urban migrants.
- Hypertension onset evaluated using bivariate statistics and Cox proportional hazards models.
Main Results
- Hypertension prevalence was higher in rural-to-urban migrants (38%) compared to non-migrants (20%).
- The median age of hypertension onset was younger for migrants (54 years) than non-migrants (57 years).
- Migrants showed a 1.22-fold higher risk of hypertension onset, with significant regional variations observed.
Conclusions
- Rural-to-urban migration in India appears to contribute to an earlier onset of hypertension.
- Regional differences in hypertension risk among migrants warrant further investigation.
- Findings highlight the public health implications of migration on cardiovascular health in an aging population.
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