Abstract

FAULTY LIFESTYLE AND HYPERTENSION: A PROSPECTIVE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN A COMMUNITY SET UP AMONG HYPERTENSIVE SUBJECTS.

Trupthi D. Shetty*, Satish S. and A.R. Shabaraya

ABSTRACT

Hypertension is a global public health problem with increasing prevalence. Lifestyle changes can provide beneficial effects in hypertensive patients. A study was conducted to know the lifestyle of hypertensive subjects for 1 month. A total of 100 participants participated in the survey, for assessing life style of the hypertensive patient, questions used viz; involving in physical activities, sleeping duration, diet, smoking and alcoholism were served the purpose. Prevalence of hypertension was seen more in male [57%] compared to female [43%]. Many participants were lacking physical activities due to busy schedule i.e; nearly 34% of those working worked for extended periods of time while seated in a chair, 72% had a practice of consuming junk food often, 24% of the subjects were smokers/ consumed alcohol. While assessing the sleep habits, 22% slept less than 6 hours per day, and 4% occasionally missed sleep. Research evidence suggest that lifestyle habits may influence blood pressure. Proper awareness should be generated to follow proper life style.

Keywords: Hypertensive; Lifestyle; Physical Activity; Diet; Sleep.