Prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and correlates of prevalence and control of hypertension among older adults in Kerala: A mixed methods study

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Karthika Maniyara · Central University of Kerala

Prakash Babu Kodali · Central University of Kerala

Kavumpurathu Raman Thankappan · Central University of Kerala

Abstract

Prevalence of hypertension was high in this population along with poor control. Efforts are required to improve hypertension control focussing on older adults with low education and those who are aged 70 years and above.

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Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

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Published in: Indian Heart Journal

Volume 75, Issue 3, pp. 185-189

DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2023.03.004

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Prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and correlates of prevalence and control of hypertension among older adults in Kerala: A mixed methods study

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