Analysis of Semi-Rural and Urban Hypertension Prevalence Using WHO Measures

Abstract

This study investigated the widespread health concern of hypertension and its significant impact on cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and overall health. The research focuses on understanding the prevalence of hypertension in both semi-rural and urban areas, using World Health Organization metrics for a comprehensive evaluation. Despite extensive prior research on hypertension, the distinct frequency gap between semi-rural and urban settings poses a notable challenge. This study addressed issues in data collection, sampling biases, and temporal fluctuations by introducing a novel approach called Hypertension Prevalence Analysis using WHO Measures (HPA-WHOM), which outperforms existing methods. In semi-rural settings, HPA-WHOM estimates a hypertension prevalence of 53.76%, revealing average blood pressure levels, salt intake, physical activity, smoking habits, and alcohol use. These findings underscore HPA-WHOM's effectiveness in understanding hypertension prevalence and associated factors, contributing valuable insights for tailored interventions and global initiatives to combat the worldwide impact of hypertension on public health.