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• Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in India. First large-scale
  study finds only 45% diagnosed, only 8% had BP under control

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• Despite having a heavy burden of a hypertensive population, the proportion of adults with high blood pressure who are aware of their diagnosis, are treated and achieve control, is dismally low, only 3 out of 4 individuals with hypertension has ever had their blood pressure measured, only 45% had been diagnosed, and only 8% of those surveyed had their blood pressure under control. More than half the number of Indians aged 15-49 years with hypertension were not aware of their hypertension status. Awareness level was lowest in Chhattisgarh (22.1%) and highest in Puducherry (80.5%).
• Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is a leading cause of death in India. “Researchers used the National Health and Family Survey (NFHS-4, 2015- 16) data

Hypertension

• Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious health problem which currently affects nearly 1 billion people worldwide. According to the recent analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this statistic might rise to around 1.57 billion by the year 2025.
• These patients suffering from this disorder will have their blood pressure reading greater than 140 over 90 mm.

National Family Health Survey (NFHS)

• The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of households throughout India.
• All National Family Health Surveys have been conducted under the stewardship of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, serving as the nodal agency.
• ICF International (formerly Macro International), Maryland, USA, provided technical assistance for all four surveys conducted as on date.