Abstract

Butta Nikhil, *Dr. P. Radha Kumari and Dr. M. Lakshmi Suryaprabha

ABSTRACT

Background: Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in developing region. It has been recognised as one of the major public health problems in developing countries since the early seventies and the rate is increasing not only in urban areas but in rural areas with low socio-economic status. The current prevalence of hypertension in children is estimated to be about 1-5%, with higher rates among minority adolescents. So we aimed to study the prevalence of risk factors for Hypertension among adolescent males. Methodology: The total sample (200) was divided by Probability Proportion to size (PPS) in which the village with more population required more sample and the village with less population required fewer sample. In the village, required sample was collected by using simple random sampling with random number. The selected houses were visited, any child aged between 12-19years, giving consent, was interviewed. Results: This study states that 46.4% adolescents of age group 16-17 years have history of excess salt intake in their diet, 41.2% have history of excess saturated fat in their diet, 35% have habit of eating outside, and 27.2% have habit of smoking. From the above date the age group 16-17 years has high risk for hypertension. Conclusion: In this study it was found that adolescents of age group 18-19 years and belonging to Above Poverty Line have high chances of developing Hypertension. As most of the risk actors are modifiable Life style modification can be made to prevent the development of hypertension.