EVALUATION OF THE RISK FACTORS THAT CAN CAUSE HYPERTENSION IN POPULATION (AGE GROUP:20-60 YEARS) - AN ONLINE STUDY

BACKGROUND: – It aims to investigate the increasing prevalence of hypertension among individuals aged between 20 to 60 years, who are more likely to develop hypertension compared to younger age groups. Hypertension is caused by several modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, such as lack of physical activity, unhealthy lifestyle habits and poor dietary choices. To identify these risk factors, the study will use an online survey method, while maintaining anonymity and improving the generalizability of the findings. The study’s results can inform public health interventions to reduce the burden of hypertension in the population. OBJECTIVE: – The study was conducted to evaluate the risk factors that can elevate the chances of acquiring hypertension in people. Risk factors such as age, gender, weight, lifestyle choices, family history, physical activities and diet. MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY: – This study was an online survey conducted by collecting responses via circulating an online form. The form consisted of structured survey questionnaire which was framed to capture specific information related to the risk factors that can cause hypertension. RESULT: – Total of 251 individuals were analyzed, out of which 138 (55%) were female, (113) 45% were male, hypertension was seen most prevalent among the age group of 35-39. HTN was most seen in obese patients, were BMI between 23-26 was 59 (24%) ,64 (46.4%) had a history of taking oral contraceptive, patient mostly suffered with high stress which was seen in 88 (35.10%) patients, the sleep duration of most of the patients was between 5-8 hours which was seen in 157(62.5%) patients, alcohol intake was seen in 60 (15.03%) , tea and coffee 245 ( 61.40%). Diabetes was the most common co-morbidity seen along with hypertension, it was seen in 85 (33.5%) patients, Hypertension which was genetics acquired was 57.4%. 67 (26.7%) performed physical activity and 184 (73.3%) did not perform any physical activity.