Prevalence of Self-Reported Stroke in People with High Blood Pressure: A Case Study in the District of Bankura of West Bengal

UJJWAL DAS, Assistant Professor
Nishamani Kar, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi University, Dept. of Geography

Background: Stroke is a significant global burden of diseases in low and middle-income countries. The study aimed to elucidate the prevalence and risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure in the Bankura district of West Bengal. Methods: The population-based cross-sectional was conducted among participants aged 45 years and above in the Bankura district of West Bengal. A total of 332 participants were included in this study. Binary logistic regression models forms of odd ratio were carried out to identify the risk factors associated with stroke with 95% confidence intervals. Results: The stroke risk was higher among individuals with SBPs =140 mmHg or DBPs = 90 mmHg than those with SBPs <130 mmHg or DBPs <80 mmHg. The stroke risk was higher among females than males. People with obesity and underweight are at higher risk of stroke. The main factors closely related to the occurrence of stroke complications were age 65-74 years (OR=3.69, p=0.004), high body mass index (OR=3.05, p=0.005), alcohol habit (OR=2.24, p=0.004) and daily smoking consumption (OR=1.96, p<0.001). Conclusion: Our findings highlight the importance of awareness of the role of high blood pressure and stroke prevalence among middle-aged people for clinicians and health promotion agencies.

Keywords: Health and Morbidity, Population Ageing, Mortality and Longevity, Biodemography and genetics

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