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A Cross-sectional study on blood pressure and obesity among rural adults of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India

Chanak M., Bose K.

Department of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore-721102, West Bengal, India

Chanak Mahua; ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6271-5517; mahua95@live.com; Bose Kaushik, PhD; prof., ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2283-4682; kaushikbose@cantab.net

Abstract

Background. Obesity is considered a major health problem in both developed and developing countries. Both hypertension and obesity are accountable for the increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, and often they occur together. The objective of the present study was to know the prevalence of overall obesity (BMI≥25.0) and hypertension among rural adults. The present study determined the age trend on obesity and hypertension among rural adults of Daspur I block, Paschim Medinipur. Materials and methods. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 805 rural adults (Males=396; Females=409) of Daspur I block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, from August to December 2019. Results. In the present study, the total prevalence of overall obesity was 22.4% (19.7% in males and 24.9% in females) and hypertension was 36.8% (32.8% in males and 40.6% in females). The prevalence of both obesity and hypertension was much higher in case of female participants. Obesity was more among middle-aged males and females. There was a significant association between obesity and blood pressure. Conclusion. Our study revealed a high prevalence of obesity and hypertension among rural adults. In overall, the risk of obesity and hypertension was greater in females. There was a significant association between age and being obese and hypertensive.

Keywords

Obesity; Blood pressure; Hypertension; Rural Adults; Age Group; India

DOI: 10.32521/2074-8132.2021.4.019-028

Цит.: Chanak M., Bose K. A Cross-sectional study on blood pressure and obesity among rural adults of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India // Moscow University Anthropology Bulletin (Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Seria XXIII. Antropologia), 2021; 4/2021; с. 19-28 (Published: December 22, 2021)