Clinical evaluation and prevalence of hypertension in different areas of Pakistan Authors

Background: Hypertension is defined as a sustained systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg or sustained diastolic blood pressure greater than 90mm Hg. Hypertension occurs due to increased peripheral vascular arteriolar smooth muscle tone which leads to increased arteriolar resistance and reduced capacitance of the venous system. Primary objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension in different areas of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. Methods/Design: The survey was conducted among the population of different areas of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir, evaluating the dietary habits of the habitants, age factors, marital status, and job status. Setting: Data was taken from Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology Pakistan. Participants: Data from 50 participants with different age groups was taken from the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology Pakistan. Intervention: Our 6th monthly survey showed that the major factors that exaggerate hypertension are, inappropriate diet, job stress, and workload, smoking in adults, age, and concomitant diseases. Primary Outcome Measures: The study is very effective for the community because it provides awareness about the emerging factors of hypertension and highlights the different ways of treating it both pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. Results: The study revealed that people over 60 suffer more from hypertension. The disease was more common in working males than females. Smokers and patients suffering from other concomitant diseases were more prone to this disease. Conclusion: Studies help the community to modify their lifestyle to eradicate the disease. It will help in the early diagnosis of diseases and the appropriate therapy to enjoy a healthy and carefree lifestyle.