Prevalence and predictors of prehypertension and hypertension in adult population of rural Southern India—An epidemiological study

Introduction: Hypertension is considered as one of the major health problem worldwide and the most important risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Aims: To estimate the prevalence and the risk factors of prehypertension and hypertension. Methods and Material: A community-based cross-sectional s...

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Main Authors: Sharvanan Eshwar Udayar, Srinivas T Thatuku, Devika Pandurang Jevergiyal, Anand M Meundi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2021;volume=10;issue=7;spage=2558;epage=2565;aulast=Udayar