ypertension among auto-rickshaw drivers in Belagavi, South India: A cross-sectional study

ypertension among auto-rickshaw drivers in Belagavi, South India: A cross-sectional study

The prevalence of HTN was high compared to the general adult population and increased with increasing age, length of working hours, years in present occupation, and body mass index

Auto–rickshaws are still the most commonly used mode of transportation in Tier II & III cities where metros or application-based cab aggregators are non-existent / not available. Auto-Rickshaw Drivers (ARDs) are at a higher risk for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) because of their common lifestyle practices like irregular eating habits, sedentariness, addictions, and work-related stress. Studies have found that hypertension (HTN) is highly prevalent among ARDs in comparison to the general population. We studied the prevalence of HTN among ARDs of Belagavi

PatilAP1, YogeshkumarS

https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/IJOSH/article/view/46828/42118

Project Coordinator, Women’s & Children’s Health Research Unit, J. N. Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER),Belagavi, Karnataka,India2Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, J. N. Medical College, KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), Belagavi, Karnataka, India

01.07.2023

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