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Recent studies on hypertension prevalence and control in India 2023

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Hypertension is the most important chronic disease risk factor in India. Recent epidemiological studies have reported that hypertension is increasing in India with a more rapid increase in rural and young populations. Fifth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) and Indian Council of Medical Research-INDIAB surveys have reported that there are substantial geographic variations in hypertension prevalence with greater prevalence in more developed states and districts of the country. There is a high prevalence of young-age hypertension, especially in the less developed states. The incidence of adverse events from hypertension-related cardiovascular disease is significantly greater in India than in more developed countries. A low level of hypertension awareness, treatment, and control, especially in rural and underserved urban populations is an important finding. In this narrative review, we highlight recent nationwide studies and unique features of hypertension in India and suggest strategies for better hypertension management and control.

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    Rajeev Gupta

  2. Research Board, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur, India

    Rajeev Gupta

  3. Department of Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Government SKN Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur, India

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  4. Department of Orthodontics, Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, India

    Shiva Ahuja

  5. Madras Diabetes Research Foundation & Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Research Centre, Chennai, India

    Ranjit Mohan Anjana

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