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标题：Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Risk Factors among class III and class IV Government Employees in Ahmedabad
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作者：Dhara Prajapati ; Geeta Kedia
期刊名称：National Journal of Community Medicine
印刷版ISSN：0976-3325
电子版ISSN：2229-6816
出版年度：2015
卷号：6
期号：4
页码：496-499
出版社：National Journal of Community Medicine
摘要："Background: The developing country including India is experiencing epidemiological transition from communicable to Non communicable diseases and hypertension has emerged as a significant public health problem in both urban and rural areas. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence of Hypertension and its risk-factors in government employees of Ahmedabad city. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study conducted among 600 government employees of B.J. Medical College of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Data was collected using a pre-tested, questionnaire and Blood pressure was measured. Results: Prevalence of hypertension was 17 % in males and 19.67% in females. Prevalence of hypertension was 53.28 % in age group of 55 years and above. 10.66 % males and 11.66 % females were found hypertensive on examination. Based on Odds Ratio, History of Tobacco consumption, family history of hypertension, low vegetables and fruits intake and higher waist circumference was associated with more risk of hypertension. Conclusions: History of Tobacco consumption, family history of hypertension, low vegetables and fruits intake and higher waist circumference increase the risk of hypertension. "
关键词：Hypertension; Government employee; Risk factors; BMI