One in three adults in rural Maharashtra study has hypertension, most remain undiagnosed

A recent study conducted by the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) in rural Maharashtra has revealed that one in three adults in India suffers from hypertension, with only a small fraction aware of their condition. The study, which involved nearly 40,000 participants aged 30 to 69, found that 31% of the participants had hypertension, with only 39% of those taking medication having their blood pressure under control.

Awareness was particularly low among men, with only 14% knowing about their condition, compared to 21% of women. The study, published in the npj Cardiovascular Health journal, highlights the need for early screening and regular treatment to improve blood pressure control in rural populations.

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