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Prevalence of hypertension in Indian tribes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
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33 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 75 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in myanmar: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Medicine · 2014Pooled it
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- Knowledge of emerging hypertension challenges among tribal populations in India: An analytical study among medical and allied health professionals.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Rising cases of hypertension among indigenous populations of Northeast India: an overview.Journal of human hypertension · 2026Review
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- Exploring sex differences and associated risk factors of hypertension among the Bhil tribe of rajasthan, India.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Socioeconomic and sex disparities in hypertension and diabetes mellitus care cascade among tribal populations in Odisha, India: findings from the Odisha Tribal Family Health Survey (OTFHS), 2022-23.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, Control and Risk Factors in Tribal Population of India: a Multi-Centric Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2024Article
- Mental health for the indigenous population in Chhattisgarh, India: Navigating challenges and crafting solutions.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Prevalence of dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes among tribal and rural population in a south Indian forested region.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Socioeconomic and behavioral factors of hypertension among Indian tribal population: Evidence from national family health survey 5.PloS one · 2024Article
- Health profile of people living in the Gare Palma mining area of Tamnar block, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Prevalence of hypertension and the associated factors among Sabar and Munda tribes of Eastern India.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Preparedness of primary & secondary care health facilities for the management of non-communicable diseases in tribal population across 12 districts in India.The Indian journal of medical research · 2022Article
- Community-based assessment of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in a tribal population of Tharus in Bihar, India.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
- Non-communicable diseases as a major contributor to deaths in 12 tribal districts in India.The Indian journal of medical research · 2022Article
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Abstract
introductionIn India there is an increasing trend in hypertension prevalence among the general population. Studies have shown that tribal populations in India are also experiencing this burden.
objectiveThe aim was to estimate the pooled prevalence of primary hypertension among adult tribal populations of India.
methodsA systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE, IndMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and major journals for studies published between 1981 and 2011. Two authors independently reviewed the studies, did quality assessment and extracted data in pre-coded spread-sheets. Pooled estimates of prevalence of hypertension were calculated using DerSimonian-Laird random effects model. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses and meta-regression were performed.
resultsTwenty studies or 53 subpopulations with 64 674 subjects were included in final review. The pooled estimate of hypertension prevalence was 16.1% (95% CI: 13.5, 19.2). There was significant heterogeneity among the studies (I2 = 99% and Q = 4624.0, df = 53, p<0.001). Subgroup analyses showed that year of study, acculturation status, special features, and BP measurement techniques significantly influenced prevalence, but after meta-regression analyses, 'decade of study' remained the only covariate that significantly and independently influenced prevalence (R2 = 0.57, Q = 119.2, df = 49, p value <0.001).
conclusionAn increasing trend was found in the prevalence of hypertension in adult tribal populations across three decades. Although acculturation was probably the underlying agent that caused this increase, other unmeasured factors that need further research were also important. Concerned policy makers should focus on the changing health needs of tribal communities.
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