Diabetes, hypertension, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults in an urban underprivileged community in Bangalore city, India.

Our study and the aforementioned research collectively accentuate the complex interplay of age-related factors in influencing the risk and progression of diabetes and hypertension.[ 10 ] The association of diabetes in those aged above 60 in a Chinese population and a North East Indian rural population showed similar results to our study.[ 11 , 12 ] According to a study conducted in South India, the odds of developing hypertension for individuals aged above 60 were found to be more than 15 times higher than those below the age of 25.[ 13 ] In North-eastern India, a notable trend emerged where individuals with high-school education and beyond exhibited a higher prevalence of diabetes compared to the rest of the population.

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ing 52 countries, has identified various modifiable risk factors associated with CVD, including hypertension, diabetes, abnormal lipids, abdominal obesity, psychosocial factors, lack of consumption of fruits and vegetables, alcohol intake, and lack of physical activity.[ 4 ] Recent studies indicate a worrying trend, showcasing a substantial increase in the prevalence of these diseases.

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