| Autor: |
Khatri, Mahendra, Asthana, Shweta, Sharma, Anshul |
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development; Oct-Dec2021, Vol. 12 Issue 4, p176-182, 7p |
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Introduction: In modern world Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is the major killer causes almost 44 million deaths each year, equivalent to 72% of all deaths globally. Cardio-vascular diseases account for most NCD deaths or 17.81 million people annually. Factory workers has been exposed to the most stressful occupations in the world, so these workers are more susceptible to coronary heart disease. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out during Jan 2021– March 2021 among 456 Factory workers posted in Udaipur city of Rajasthan selected randomly. The investigator made two measurements of blood pressure. Data were collected using predesigned, pretested, semi-structured interview schedule, and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0. Results: Among 456 participants, 142 (31.1%) participants were found to be hypertensive. Age of study participants, duration of service, rank, and education are significantly associated with the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) among Factory workers. Conclusion: HTN in Factory workers has emerged as an important public health problem. Knowledge of important risk factors for HTN may give tracks for better prevention in this population. Therefore, it is very important to make screening strategy to diagnose HTN among Factory workers and devise a comprehensive strategy for the management of HTN. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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