This study was performed in the department of pharmacy practice clinical research centers of MGM hospitals; Warangal in 2013. The Study group includes 150 subjects of non-teaching staff members of government and private school of Warangal. There were 44 women and 106 men. At the point of entry into the study group of all the study subjects written informed consent from before stating of research work.
Data was collected by trained Pharm D and M. Pharmacy paramedical students. The exclusion criterion was the co-existence of any other serious elements. A total number of 32 subjects were found to be normotensive in which 25 (17%) were men and 7 (5%) were women. Overall, 26 subjects were found to be pre-hypertensives whereas, 20 (13%) were men. A total number of 8 (5%) subject were found to be hypertensive of which 6(4%) men and 2 (1.3%) women.
Our results highlighted that the waist circumference seems to have a strong association with the risk of hypertension, especially among men than women. In future studies should investigate lipid profile of study subjects to correlate hypertension management regardless of gender or age.
Hypertension is a major public health problem world-wide and is one of the risk factors for coronary artery disease. The objective of the present study was to determine the relative role of abdominal fat accumulation on the relationship between excess body weight, and high blood pressure among men and women of non-teaching staff members of public school of Warangal.
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE
3 NEED FOR THE STUDY
4 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
5 METHODOLOGY
6 RESULTS
7 DISCUSSION
8 CONCLUSION
9 REFERENCES
Research Goals and Focus
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of essential hypertension among non-teaching staff members and security personnel in public and private schools in Warangal, India. Furthermore, the study explores the correlation between abdominal fat accumulation, excess body weight, and high blood pressure, while assessing the awareness levels and medication adherence within this specific population.
- Prevalence of hypertension among non-teaching and security staff.
- Role of waist circumference and BMI as indicators of cardiovascular risk.
- Impact of lifestyle factors, including diet and physical activity, on blood pressure.
- Assessment of current awareness regarding hypertension management.
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1.1 BACKGROUND
South East Asian – Americans are disproportionately impacted by hypertension and its related morbidity and mortality compared to Caucasian. C-Americans have almost twice the fatal stroke, 1.5> rate of cardiac mortality and 4 time greater rate of young stage renal disease. Hypertension is an important public health problem in different regions of the world because of its high prevalence and concomitant risk of cardiovascular and renal disease. A recent analysis of worldwide data from different regions estimated that the total number of adults with hypertension in 2000 was 972 million: 333 million in countries with established market economies and 639 million in economically developing countries. This proportion will increase by 60%-1.56 billion by 2025. The magnitude of the hypertension burden countries to predict a worldwide cardiovascular disease epidemic. The increasing prevalence of hypertension occurred in conjunction with a dramatic increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity. The international obesity task force has estimated that at present at least 1.1 billion adults are overweight including 312 million who are obese.Although the USA is world leader concerning overweight, several Latin American countries are only a decade is less behind. In Brazil a national survey conducted in 2002-2003 is 9.5 million adults over the age of 20 years indicated that overweight was 8times greater than weight deficit. In that survey 38.8million (40.6 %) were overweight of whom 10.5 million were obese (BMI >30kg/m2). Those changes clearly reflect the nutritional transition that has also been observed in other emerging economies at a rate never seen before. As a consequence, diabetes will become an increasingly common problem in developing countries. Obesity is independently associated with numerous adverse cardiovascular, renal and metabolic outcomes, including coronary heart disease, heart failure and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Roughly 60% of all cases of diabetes can be directly attributed to weight gain. And the risk of death from all causes also rises as BMI increases for both men and women at all age groups.
Summary of Chapters
1 INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides a comprehensive background on global and national hypertension trends, detailing its epidemiology and the correlation with obesity and lifestyle factors.
2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE: This section examines various international and national studies analyzing the relationship between BMI, waist circumference, and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
3 NEED FOR THE STUDY: This chapter outlines the urgency of conducting research within the non-teaching and security personnel communities in Warangal to address awareness and lifestyle modification needs.
4 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: This chapter defines the primary and secondary goals, focusing on determining the prevalence of hypertension and the role of abdominal fat in the study population.
5 METHODOLOGY: This section details the research design, participant selection, ethical considerations, and the procedures used for data collection and blood pressure measurement.
6 RESULTS: This chapter presents the data gathered from the study subjects, including demographic breakdowns and the distribution of hypertension among the surveyed groups.
7 DISCUSSION: This section interprets the study findings in the context of existing literature, addressing the correlation between waist circumference and hypertension risk.
8 CONCLUSION: The final chapter summarizes the study's findings, reiterating the strong association between waist circumference and hypertension risk and the importance of modifiable lifestyle factors.
9 REFERENCES: This section lists the scientific sources and literature used to support the research findings.
Key Terms
Hypertension, Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Non-teaching staff, Epidemiology, Blood Pressure, Metabolic Syndrome, Lipid Profile, Public Health, Risk Factors, Primary Hypertension, Secondary Hypertension, Lifestyle Modification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this dissertation?
The dissertation focuses on the prevalence of hypertension among non-teaching and security staff in Warangal, India, and its correlation with obesity indices such as BMI and waist circumference.
Which demographic groups were primary subjects in this study?
The study specifically targeted non-teaching staff members and security personnel working in government and private schools in the Warangal region.
What is the primary objective of this research?
The primary objective is to document the prevalence of essential hypertension and investigate the associated risk factors within the designated study population.
What scientific methods were employed?
The study utilized a cross-sectional descriptive survey, involving direct data collection through questionnaires and standardized clinical blood pressure measurements conducted by trained personnel.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The work covers a detailed introduction to the epidemiology of hypertension, a review of existing literature, the specific methodology for data collection, comprehensive results of the surveyed population, and a detailed discussion of the findings.
What are the primary keywords characterizing this work?
The study is characterized by keywords such as Hypertension, BMI, Waist Circumference, Cardiovascular Disease, and Obesity.
Does waist circumference correlate better with hypertension than BMI?
The study results highlight that waist circumference often shows a stronger association with the risk of hypertension, particularly among men, compared to BMI alone.
What recommendations are made for the study population?
The author recommends the establishment of health promotion and hypertension control programs, emphasizing modifiable factors like diet, aerobic exercise, and regular blood pressure monitoring.
- Quote paper
- Srinivas Pasula (Author), 2013, Hypertension and the influence of the waist circumference and the body mass index, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/925989
