Hyderabad Prone to Becoming Hypertension Capital – Survey Report
Largest Survey Conducted for Hypertension Post Covid - 19 By Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Hyderabad in association with Cardiological Society of India - Telangana Chapter
May 17, 2022
Today on World Hypertension Day, Gleneagles Global Hospitals (GGH), Hyderabad in association with Cardiological Society of India (CSI) - Telangana Chapter released a study showing alarming results with regard to spike in Hypertension and Diabetes prevalence among the population in Hyderabad. GGH and CSI jointly conducted one of the largest surveys in GHMC to understand the impact of COVID-19 on Hypertension among public. The survey shows over 50% of the population in the city are prone to hypertension which will push the already diabetic capital city to also become hypertension capital. Around 10,000 patients were screened and with the help of statisticians from National Institute of Nutrition analysed the samples in a scientific manner and interim results of 5000 patients was presented.
Dr Sai Sudhakar, Joint Secretary, Cardiological Society of India - Telangana Chapter released the survey results in the presence of the chief guest Shri T Harish Rao, Minister for Health and Finance, Govt of Telangana, which showed alarming trends in prevalence of hypertension which increased to 40% from earlier average rate of 25%. The reason of spike in hypertension during COVID time could be lifestyle changes like work from home leading to sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy dietary habits, obesity and other factors like job loss stress, financial loss stress, etc. The average BMI was found to be more than 24 (overweight) in 70% of the population which could also be the one of the major causes.
Dr Rajeev Garg, President of Telangana chapter, Cardiological Society of India, said “this time we have screened population who are 25 years to 50 years of age. It is alarming to see that even younger people are becoming more hypertensive and diabetics. When analysed the lifestyle of the surveyed, dietary habits, smoking, stress levels are major factors contributing to hypertension, coronary artery disease and diabetes and obesity among the people”.
“People should emphasis on reducing salt, oil and carbohydrate content in diet and inculcating exercise in our daily routine” added Dr Rajeev Garg.
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Dr Riyaz Khan, Cluster COO, Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Hyderabad, said, “We witnessed sudden deaths of a lot of significant people like CEOs, actors, politicians, sports persons, etc during and after COVID-19. We decided, to find out what happened to the prevalence of disease from COVID and post COVID. The survey analysis showed that Hyderabad earlier averaging 25% of diabetic patients has now increased to 33%. Most of the time diabetes will not show major symptoms until detected when sudden stroke or heart attack or kidney disease are diagnosed. We cannot prevent diabetes; however, it can be controlled with right lifestyle, medication, dietary habits, regular exercise, etc”
Mr. Anurag Yadav, Group CEO, IHH Healthcare India, said “Global prevalence of HTN is 20 %, Indian prevalence in various studies is from 22% to 27% and shockingly Hyderabad city currently is at 40% prevalence of HTN. The current survey also shows that 70% surveyed followed unhealthy diet, 70% were overweight / obese, which means that there has been tremendous lifestyle modification among people during the pandemic. This survey is just a preliminary to what we are aiming to achieve on the long run. In coming months, we will be extending the survey to nearby clusters and districts across to create HTN awareness on a big scale”.
Gleneagles Global Hospitals
May 17, 2022
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