scholarly journals Fatores de risco associados à hospitalização em idosos atendidos na atenção primária de saúde [Hospitalization-related risk factors in older adults receiving primary health care] [Factores de riesgo asociados con la hospitalización en ancianos atendidos en la atención primaria de salud]

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. e15488
Author(s):  
Fabiana Maria Rodrigues Lopes De Oliveira ◽  
Kátia Nêyla De Freitas Macedo Costa ◽  
Maria de Lourdes De Farias Pontes ◽  
Patrícia Serpa de Souza Batista ◽  
Keylla Talitha Fernandes Barbosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Health Strategy ◽  
Factores De Riesgo

Objetivo: avaliar os fatores de risco associados à hospitalização de idosos por meio do instrumento de predição de risco de admissão hospitalar. Método: estudo transversal, realizado com idosos cadastrados na Estratégia de Saúde da Família. Os dados foram coletados em uma amostra de 368 idosos. Para análise, foi utilizada a estatística descritiva e o modelo de regressão logística binária. Projeto aprovado no Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, com número de CAAE: 22372413.5.0000.5188. Resultados: nos idosos com risco alto para hospitalização, predominaram aqueles com autopercepção de saúde média; uma internação hospitalar e mais de seis consultas médicas no último ano; diabéticos; doença cardiovascular; sexo feminino; com apoio social e faixa etária entre 60-74 anos. Conclusão: considerando os malefícios da hospitalização para saúde da pessoa idosa, e sua possibilidade de prevenção, os fatores de risco para hospitalização devem ser conhecidos pelos profissionais de enfermagem com vistas a diminuir a ocorrência desses eventos.ABSTRACTObjective: to evaluate risk factors associated with the hospitalization of older adults using a hospital admission risk prediction instrument. Method: in this cross-sectional study of a sample of 368 older adults enrolled in the Family Health Strategy, data were collected from February to April 2014, and treated by descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression modelling. The project was approved by the research ethics committee (CAAE number: 22372413.5.0000.5188). Results: the older adults at high risk of hospitalization predominantly reported fair self-rated health; a hospital admission and more than six medical appointments in the prior year; diabetes; cardiovascular disease; female sex; social support; and age 60-74 years. Conclusion: considering the adverse effects of hospitalization on the health of older adults, and the possibility of preventing them, nursing professionals should know the risk factors for hospitalization in order to reduce the occurrence of such events.RESUMENObjetivo: evaluar los factores de riesgo asociados a la hospitalización de ancianos a través del instrumento de predicción de riesgo de admisión hospitalaria. Método: estudio transversal, realizado con ancianos registrados en la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia. Los datos fueron recolectados de febrero a abril de 2014, con una muestra de 368 ancianos. Para el análisis se utilizó la estadística descriptiva y el modelo de regresión logística binaria. Proyecto aprobado en el comité de ética, número de CAAE: 22372413.5.00.00.5188. Resultados: Entre los ancianos con alto riesgo de hospitalización, predominaron aquellos que definían su salud como mediana; una internación hospitalaria y más de seis consultas médicas durante el último año; diabéticos; enfermedad cardiovascular; sexo femenino; con apoyo social y franja de edad entre 60-74 años. Conclusión: considerando los maleficios de la hospitalización para la salud de la persona mayor, y su posibilidad de prevención, los factores de riesgo para hospitalización deben ser conocidos por los profesionales de enfermería objetivando disminuir la ocurrencia de estos eventos.

scholarly journals Functional Dependence among older adults receiving care from Family Health Strategy teams

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariano Fagundes Neto Soares ◽  
Luciana Colares Maia ◽  
Simone de Melo Costa ◽  
Antônio Prates Caldeira
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Dependence ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Family Health Strategy

Abstract Objective : To evaluate functional dependence among older adults receiving care from Family Health Strategy (FHS) teams, in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil, identifying associated factors. Methods : A cross-sectional and analytical study with randomly selected older adults was performed. The instrument used was BOMFAQ (the Brazilian Older Americans Resources and Services Multidimensional Functional Assessment Questionnaire). Data collection was performed by trained staff in the homes of the older adults. Sociodemographic, economic data, living habits, health care, morbidities and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) were evaluated. In addition to descriptive analysis, factors associated with functional dependence were identified using the chi-square test, followed by hierarchical multiple analysis using Poisson regression with robust variance. Results : 1,750 older adults were evaluated. The group was predominantly female, with low schooling. The proportion of the sample considered dependent was 57.0%. The variables associated with functional dependence were: female gender (PR=1.19); age ≥70 years (PR=1.33); schooling ≤4 years (PR=1.19); being unemployed (PR=1.43); not performing physical activity (PR=1.19) or walking (PR=1.15); not listening to the radio as a leisure activity (PR=1.13); not having the habit of reading (PR=1.17); presenting depressive symptoms (PR=1.15); hospitalization in the last six months (PR=1.18); cognitive impairment (PR=1.16); insomnia (PR=1.13); obesity (PR=1.18); falls in the last year (PR=1.11); cataracts (PR=1.09), spinal problems (PR=1.19); urinary incontinence (PR=1.25); poor circulation (PR=1.09) and a negative self-perception of health (PR=1.22). Conclusion : Functional dependence is multifactorial, but is influenced mainly by the health conditions of older adults.

scholarly journals Vigilância e estímulo do crescimento e desenvolvimento infantil

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 680
Author(s):  
Natália Dos Santos Souza ◽  
Lilian Paula Da Silva Pereira ◽  
Suéllen Valderly Silva ◽  
Weslla Karla Albuquerque Silva de Paula
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Basic Care ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Family Health Strategy

RESUMOObjetivo: avaliar as ações de vigilância e estímulo, ao crescimento e desenvolvimento da criança. Método: trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, transversal, realizado em 40 unidades da Estratégia Saúde da Família. Realizou-se a coleta de dados e fez-se a análise descritiva com o auxílio do software Epi Info 7. Avaliou-se o grau de conformidade das dimensões estrutura e processo segundo uma matriz de julgamento, e apresentaram-se os resultados em forma de tabela. Resultados: percebeu-se elevada frequência de registro das informações referentes ao crescimento na Caderneta de Saúde da Criança, com exceção daquelas pertinentes ao Índice de Massa Corporal (13,5%); 72,7% destas não continham dados sobre os marcos do desenvolvimento. Classificou-se a dimensão estrutura como não adequada, ao demonstrar um grau de conformidade de apenas 64%, semelhante à dimensão processo, na qual 86% das ações estavam implementadas. Conclusão: observaram-se fragilidades no seguimento das ações de estímulo e vigilância do crescimento e desenvolvimento infantil, denotando que incentivos para a melhoria dos serviços precisam ser realizados. Espera-se que estas informações possam servir para o planejamento e a organização dos serviços de atenção básica. Descritores: Crescimento; Desenvolvimento Infantil; Promoção da Saúde; Atenção Básica; Estratégia de Saúde da Família; Avaliação de Serviços de Saúde.ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the actions of surveillance and stimulation, to the growth and development of the child. Method: this is a quantitative, cross-sectional study conducted in 40 units of the Family Health Strategy. The data was collected and the descriptive analysis was carried out with the help of Epi Info 7 software. The degree of conformity of the structure and process dimensions was evaluated according to a judgment matrix, and the results were presented in the form of table. Results: it was noticed a high frequency of registration of information regarding growth in the Child Health Handbook, except for those related to the Body Mass Index (13.5%); 72.7% of them did not contain data on developmental milestones. The structure dimension was classified as not adequate, demonstrating a compliance degree of only 64%, similar to the process dimension, in which 86% of actions were implemented. Conclusion: fragilities were observed following the actions of stimulation and monitoring of child growth and development, denoting that incentives to improve services need to be realized. It is hoped that this information can be used to plan and organize basic care services. Descriptors: Growth; Child development; Health promotion; Basic Attention; Family Health Strategy; Evaluation of Health Services.RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar las acciones de vigilancia y estímulo, al crecimiento y desarrollo del niño. Método: se trata de un estudio cuantitativo, transversal, realizado en 40 unidades de la Estrategia Salud de la Familia. Se realizó la recolección de datos y se hizo el análisis descriptivo con la ayuda del software Epi Info 7. Se evaluó el grado de conformidad de las dimensiones estructura y proceso según una matriz de juicio, y se presentaron los resultados en forma de tabla. Resultados: se percibió una elevada frecuencia de registro de las informaciones referentes al crecimiento en el Cuaderno de Salud del Niño, con excepción de aquellas pertinentes al Índice de Masa Corporal (13,5%); El 72,7% de ellas no contenían datos sobre los marcos del desarrollo.  Se clasificó la dimensión estructura como no adecuada, al demostrar un grado de conformidad de apenas 64%, semejante a la dimensión proceso, en la cual el 86% de las acciones estaban implementadas. Conclusión: se observaron fragilidades en el seguimiento de las acciones de estímulo y vigilancia del crecimiento y desarrollo infantil, denotando que incentivos para la mejora de los servicios necesitan ser realizados. Se espera que estas informaciones puedan servir para la planificación y la organización de los servicios de atención básica. Descritores: Crecimiento; Desarrollo Infantil; Promoción de la Salud; Atención Primaria de Salud; Estrategia de Salud Familiar; Investigación em Servicios de Salud.

scholarly journals Medication use by the elderly: analysis of prescribing, dispensing, and use in a medium-sized city in the state of São Paulo

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 679-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Cristina Aparecida Stefano ◽  
Lucieni Oliveira Conterno ◽  
Carlos Rodrigues da Silva Filho ◽  
Maria José Sanches Marin
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Family Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Health Strategy ◽  
And Storage

Abstract Objective: To describe the prescribing, dispensing, use, adhesion, and storage of medicines to and by the elderly. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in Estratégia Saúde da Família (Family Health Strategy) health centers (ESF), in Marília in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, based on the records of and interviews with 114 individuals seven to ten days after a medical consultation. A descriptive analysis was carried out. Results: The mean number of prescribed drugs was 4.98 per elderly patient. Of the total number of prescribed drugs, 81.5% were supplied by public services, with the nutrient (50%); antilipemic (62.1%); analgesic (30.7%); dermo-protector (66.6%); herbal (40%) and parasite and antifungal (37.5%) classes dispensed the least. A total of 83.8% of the prescribed drugs were used, while the drugs dispensed at the lowest rates were not used by the elderly, except for analgesics. A total of 40.3% of the respondents exhibited low adherence. Most stored their medicines in a suitable place. Conclusion: The prescribing, dispensing, use and storage of medications to and by the elderly can be considered effective, but adherence remains low, requiring new strategies and interventions.

scholarly journals Functional health literacy in older adults with hypertension in the Family Health Strategy

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Piveta de Lima ◽  
Daiane Porto Gautério Abreu ◽  
Eliel de Oliveira Bandeira ◽  
Aline Neutzling Brum ◽  
Bruno Bisognin Garlet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Functional Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Health Strategy

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess Functional Health Literacy and the associated sociodemographic, health, information sources and health media factors in older adults with hypertension assisted at the Family Health Strategy. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study with an exploratory-descriptive approach, carried out with a total of 264 older adults. A sociodemographic and health characterization instrument was used for the data collection, and another one that evaluated the Functional Health Literacy. For the analysis, a descriptive and inferential statistics were performed. Results: Most of the participants in the study had inadequate literacy (59.5% - 157), and the variables education, income, hospital stay and internet as a source of information are related to the averages of Functional Health Literacy. Conclusion: Knowing the Functional Health Literacy of older adults with hypertension and its associated factors can provide subsidies for the planning of health education strategies that, in fact, meet their health needs.

Identification of risk for wheezing at home by caregivers

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Lívia Maria Carvalho de Medeiros ◽  
Raquel Dos Santos Vieira ◽  
Marly Javorski
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Respiratory Sounds ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
Asthmatic Children ◽  
Asthma Child ◽  
Factores De Riesgo

ABSTRACTObjective: to investigate the ability of caregivers in identification of risk factors for wheezing existing residences of children wheezing and/or asthmatic children under five years. Method: this about an exploratory, cross-sectional study, from quantitative approach, performed with caregivers of children wheezing and/or asthma assisted in two Family Health Units in Jaboatão dos Guararapes city, Pernambuco, Brasil. Data were collected with the use of two techniques: interviews and field observation after the study has been approved by the Ethics in Research from University of Pernambuco, protocol number 314/09 (CAAE 0312.0.172.000-09). Results: the main triggers for crises wheezing identified by the caregivers were cold (95%), exposure to allergens dust (87,5%) and temperature changes (85%). Among the bedrooms observed by the researchers, 72,5% had a cement floor, 87,5% curtains, 65% were not airy;17,5% had passive exposure to smoke. It was found that none of the children wore pillow and foam mattress with adequate cover properly. Conclusion: most of the households, the caregivers recognized the triggers of wheezing, however, only a minority made environmental changes and behavioral. Descriptors: asthma; child; respiratory sounds; risk factors. RESUMOObjetivo: investigar a capacidade dos cuidadores na identificação dos fatores de risco para sibilância existentes no domicílio de crianças sibilantes e/ou asmáticas menores de cinco anos. Método: estudo do tipo exploratório, transversal, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado com cuidadores de crianças sibilantes e/ou asmáticas assistidas em duas Unidades de Saúde da Família na cidade de Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados com o emprego de duas técnicas: entrevista e observação de campo. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco sob número de protocolo número 314/09 (CAAE 0312.0.172.000-09). Resultados: os principais desencadeantes para as crises de sibilância, identificados por cuidadores, foram o resfriado (95%), exposição aos alérgenos da poeira (87,5%) e mudanças de temperatura (85%). Entre os dormitórios observados pelas pesquisadoras, 72,5% apresentavam piso de cimento; 87,5 cortinas; 65% não eram arejados; em 17,5% havia exposição passiva ao fumo. Constatou-se que nenhuma das crianças usava travesseiro e colchão de espuma com capa adequada. Conclusão: na maioria dos domicílios, os cuidadores reconheciam os fatores desencadeantes das crises de sibilância, entretanto, apenas a minoria realizou mudanças ambientais e comportamentais. Descritores: asma; criança; sibilo; fatores de risco.RESUMENObjetivo: investigar la capacidad de los cuidadores em la identificación de factores de riesgo para sibilancias residencias existentes sibilancias de los niños y/o ninõs asmáticos menores de cinco anos. Método: és el estúdio exploratório, de corte transversal, con enfoque cuantitativo, realizado com cuidadores de los ninõs con sibilancias y/o asma asistudos en dos Unidades de Salud Familiar en la ciudad de Jaboatão dos Guararapes,Pernambuco, Brasil. El los datos fueron recogidos mediante dos técnicas: entrevista y observación de campo. El etúdio fue aprobado por la Etica em Pesquisa de la Universidad de Pernambuco con número de protocolo 314/09 (CAAE 0312.0.172.00-09). Resultados: los principales factores desencadenates de las crisis sibilancias identificados por los cuidadores o eran frios (95%), la exposición a los alérgenos polvo (87,5%) y los cabios de temperatura (85%). Entre los habitaciones observada por los investigadores, el 72,5% tênia piso de cemento, 87,5% cortinas, el 65% no fueron aireado y el 17,5% la exposición pasiva al humo. Se encontro que ninguno de los ninõs llevaban almohada y colchones de espuma con uma cubierta adecuada. Conclusión: en la mayoría de los hogares los cuidadores reconocen la activión de los sibilancias sin embargo, solo uma minoría llevado a cabo los câmbios ambientales y de comportamiento. Descriptores: asma; niño; ruídos respiratórios; factores de riesgo. 

scholarly journals Vitamin D and Hospital Admission in Older Adults: A Prospective Association

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 616
Author(s):  
Avril Beirne ◽  
Kevin McCarroll ◽  
James Bernard Walsh ◽  
Miriam Casey ◽  
Eamon Laird ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Hospital Admission ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prospective Association ◽  
Randomised Controlled

The health effects of vitamin D are well documented, with increasing evidence of its roles beyond bone. There is, however, little evidence of the effects of vitamin D on hospitalisation among older adults. This study aimed to prospectively determine the relationship of vitamin D status in older adults with hospital admission and emergency department (ED) attendance. Trinity University of Ulster Department of Agriculture (TUDA) is a large cross-sectional study of older adults with a community population from three disease-defined cohorts (cognitive dysfunction, hypertension, and osteoporosis). Participants included in this analysis were recruited between 2008 and 2012. ED and hospital admission data were gathered from the date of TUDA participation until June 2013, with a mean follow up of 3.6 years. Of the 3093 participants, 1577 (50.9%) attended the ED during the period of follow-up. Attendees had lower mean serum 25(OH)D concentrations than non-attendees (59.1 vs. 70.6 nmol/L). Fully adjusted models showed an inverse association between vitamin D and ED attendance (Hazard Ratio (HR) 0.996; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.995–0.998; p < 0.001). A total of 1269 participants (41%) were admitted to hospital during the follow-up. Those admitted had lower mean vitamin D concentrations (58.4 vs. 69.3 nmol/L, p < 0.001). In fully adjusted models, higher vitamin D was inversely associated with hospital admission (HR 0.996; 95% CI 0.994–0.998; p < 0.001) and length of stay (LOS) (β = −0.95, p = 0.006). This study showed independent prospective associations between vitamin D deficiency and increased hospitalisation by older adults. The need for further evaluation of current recommendations in relation to vitamin D supplementation, with consideration beyond bone health, is warranted and should focus on randomised controlled trials.

Factors Associated With Informational Support in Transitional Care for Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110518
Author(s):  
Gui-Ling Geng ◽  
Wen-Wen Yang ◽  
Xiao-Liu Shi ◽  
Jia-Ning Hua ◽  
Min Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Transitional Care ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Survey ◽  
Strobe Statement ◽  
Care Study

To evaluate the current situation and associated factors of informational support for older adults with chronic diseases in transitional care. Study was conducted in five hospitals of five different cities in Jiangsu Province, China. A random cluster sample of 800 older adults with chronic diseases responded to the informational support questionnaire of transitional care survey. Descriptive analysis, t-tests, variance analysis, and stepwise multiple linear regression were used to analyze data. The STROBE statement for observational studies was applied. Total score of ISQTC for older adults with chronic diseases was (44.05 ± 17.21). Marital status, educational level, past occupation, close friends, medical insurance, complications, and exercise habits were significantly correlated with informational support. The level of informational support in transitional care for older adults with chronic diseases was low. Clinical staff should periodically and primarily assess their informational support, help find information resources for those who have low initial informational support, and identify which information they preferred to carry out accurate transitional care.

scholarly journals Screening and Brief Intervention for the use of alcohol and other drugs

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 5) ◽  
pp. 2258-2263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ângela Maria Mendes Abreu ◽  
Rafael Tavares Jomar ◽  
Gunnar Glauco de Cunto Taets ◽  
Maria Helena do Nascimento Souza ◽  
Daiane Belisário Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Brief Intervention ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening And Brief Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Health Strategy ◽  
Substance Involvement ◽  
Alcohol And Other Drugs

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the lifetime use of alcohol and other drugs among users of the Family Health Strategy and apply Brief Intervention to problems related to the use of these substances. Method: a descriptive cross-sectional study where 1,031 users of the Family Health Strategy of the city of Rio de Janeiro answered a form with socio-demographic information and the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test. Statistical analysis with simple frequency distribution was performed. Results: the most commonly used drugs in lifetime were alcohol and tobacco; among the illegal drugs, marijuana, hypnotics and cocaine/crack stood out. Those who received most Brief Intervention were users of tobacco, hypnotics, marijuana, cocaine/crack and alcohol. Conclusion: it is important to detect early problems associated with the use of alcohol and other drugs in Primary Care, since it has the promotion/protection of health and the prevention of diseases as priority health practices.

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among persons aged 15–49 in India: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e029714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soumitra Ghosh ◽  
Manish Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Life Style Changes ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

ObjectivesThis is the first attempt to provide estimates on the prevalence of hypertension at the national, state and district level, a prerequisite for designing effective interventions. Besides, the study aims to identify the risk factors of hypertension.DesignWe analysed cross-sectional survey data from the fourth round (2015–2016) of National Family Health Survey (NFHS). NFHS was conducted between January 2015 and December 2016, gathering information on a range of indicators including blood pressure. The age adjusted prevalence of hypertension was calculated for state comparison, while multilevel logistic regression analysis was done to assess the correlates of hypertension.Setting and participantsIndia (2015–2016; n=811 917) aged 15–49.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe primary outcome is hypertension, which has been defined as systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg.ResultsThe age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension in India was 11.3% (95% CI 11.16% to 11.43%) among persons aged between 15 and 49 and was four percentage points higher among males 13.8% (95% CI 13.46% to 14.19%) than among females 10.9% (95% CI 10.79% to 11.06%). Persons in the urban location (12.5%, 95% CI 12.25% to 12.80%) had a marginally higher prevalence than persons in rural location (10.6%, 95% CI 10.50% to 10.78%). The proportion of population suffering from hypertension varied greatly between states, with a prevalence of 8.2% (95% CI 7.58% to 8.85%) in Kerala to 20.3% (95% CI 18.81% to 21.77%) in Sikkim. Advancing age, obesity/overweight, male sex, socioeconomic status and consumption of alcohol were found to be the major predictors of hypertension.ConclusionsHypertension prevalence is now becoming more concentrated among the poor. Policy measures should be taken to improve the hazardous working conditions and growing social pressures of survival responsible for ‘life-style’ changes such as consumption of high calorie food and alcohol.

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