ArticleAnnals of pediatric cardiology
Youth as catalysts: A novel approach to addressing hypertension awareness and detection.
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Abstract
Hypertension is a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality, yet it largely remains undiagnosed, especially in low- and middle-income countries like India. To address this gap, we implemented a novel, community-based project that utilized youth as catalysts for hypertension screening. A total of 466 students from urban and rural schools in Ludhiana were trained at a tertiary care center to take blood pressure (BP) measurements accurately. Under the supervision of trained healthcare professionals, they screened 10,888 adults during parent-teacher meetings. High BP readings were recorded in 2306 individuals (21%), leading to actionable follow-ups in nearly half of the newly detected cases. By empowering students as change agents, this approach raises community awareness and promotes preventive health behaviors in the long term. Due to its simplicity and scalability, this approach can easily be adapted across various healthcare settings to address noncommunicable diseases.
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