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SynthesisBMC public health2025

National prevalence and regional variation in the burden of hypertension in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chandra Prabha, Om Prakash Bera, Neha Mantri, Rashmi Kaushal, Akhil Dhanesh Goel, Manoj Kumar Gupta, Jaykaran Charan, Nitin Joshi, Pankaj Bhardwaj

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Authors and funding

9 authors.

Chandra PrabhaSchool of Public Health, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
Om Prakash BeraGlobal Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), New Delhi, India.
Neha MantriSchool of Public Health, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
Rashmi KaushalSchool of Public Health, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
Akhil Dhanesh GoelDepartment of Community Medicine & Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. doc.akhilgoel@gmail.com.
Manoj Kumar GuptaSchool of Public Health, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
Jaykaran CharanDepartment of Pharmocology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Nitin JoshiSchool of Public Health, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.
Pankaj BhardwajSchool of Public Health, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHypertension (HTN) represents a significant public health concern, having reached epidemic proportions globally. This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to derive pooled estimates for region-specific prevalence of hypertension in rural and urban areas of India, aiming to elucidate regional disparities.

methodsA comprehensive search strategy identified relevant studies from databases like PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Shodhganga. Studies focusing on HTN prevalence (2011-2022), adult populations, and conducted in India were included, while those with a cross-sectional design and lacking essential data were excluded. Two reviewers independently extracted data, and quality assessment used the appraisal tool for cross-sectional studies.

resultsA total of 112 studies met The inclusion criteria for this meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of hypertension in India was 27.2% (95% CI: 23.2% - 31.3%; I2 = 99%, n = 112 studies). The highest prevalence was in the northern region (33.0%) (95% CI: 26.0% - 40.0%; I2 = 99%, n = 20 studies).

conclusionsHypertension represents a significant public health concern in India, with an estimated prevalence of one in four adults. This systematic review and meta-analysis contributes to the existing knowledge regarding hypertension in India and provides valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare professionals on the necessity of region-specific interventions for effective hypertension control and management.

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Cost of IllnessHypertensionAdultCross-Sectional StudiesHumansIndiaPrevalenceRural PopulationBlood PressureControlHypertensionIndiaMeta-analysisPrevalenceRisk factors

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PMCPMC12581272

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