Socio-demographic variables of hypertension among adult Punjabi females
Sidhu, S.; Kumari, K.; Prabhjot
Journal of Human Ecology 17(3): 211-215
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0970-9274 DOI: 10.1080/09709274.2005.11905783Document Number: 264251
The study was conducted in 2000 adult Punjabi females ranging in age from 20 to 60 years during the period 1998-2001. The methodology comprised of interview and clinical examination. Blood pressure of all the study participants was measured using standardized technique. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 20.15%. Among socio-demographic variables studied, the age, income, education and caste were significantly related with hypertension. In Punjabi society, socio-economic transition is occurring very fast. Therefore, the identification of socio-demographic variables influencing hypertension is an important aspect for taking appropriate preventive measures to halt increase in the incidence rate of hypertension.