High Prevalence of Prehypertension and its Association with Modifiable Risk Factors: Findings of Household STEPS Survey from Urban Puducherry, South India

Conclusions: This community ‑based surveillance showed 36% of prehypertension among adults which would have been missed if we were to follow the routine cares such as opportunistic and high‑risk‑based screening. Since prehypertension increases the risk for various end organ failures, there is an impending need to focus o n screening and promote healthy lifestyles.
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research