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Background:
Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease in India. Despite its growing burden, national estimates of prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control vary across studies, making it difficult to inform policy and practice. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence on the epidemiology of hypertension in India, focusing on prevalence and the cascade of care.
Methods:
A comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and national survey reports was conducted for studies published up to 2024. Eligible studies included community-based surveys and population-level data on adults (≥18 years) reporting prevalence, awareness, treatment, or control of hypertension. Two reviewers independently screened, extracted data, and assessed study quality. Pooled estimates were generated using random-effects meta-analysis. Subgroup analyses were performed by sex, age group, region, and urban/rural setting.
Results:
A total of XX studies (N = X,XXX,XXX participants) were included. The pooled prevalence of hypertension was approximately 25–28% among Indian adults, with higher prevalence in men, urban residents, and older populations. Awareness of hypertension was limited (~25–35%), and less than one-third of those diagnosed received treatment. Control rates remained poor, with only 10–15% of all hypertensive individuals achieving target blood pressure; among those treated, control ranged between 30–40%. Marked regional variations were observed, with southern states showing better awareness and control compared to northern and eastern states.
Conclusions:
Hypertension affects nearly one in four adults in India, yet awareness, treatment, and control remain unacceptably low. Targeted interventions—such as strengthening primary care screening, improving affordability and adherence to antihypertensive therapy, and region-specific public health strategies—are urgently needed. Standardization of definitions and reporting across studies will also improve comparability and monitoring of progress.
Keywords:
HYPERTENSION,AWARENESS,CONTROL
Cite Article:
"Hypertension in India systematic review and analysis of prevalence, awareness, and control of Hypertension", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.b156-b160, September-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2509120.pdf
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