Prevalence and determinants of prehypertension (elevated blood pressure or high normal BP) according to different classifications in India during 2015-2021: Evidence from the large national surveys.

PLoS One · 2025 · PMC12157057 · PMID 40498809

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This is a worrying trend for younger population in India as it places the young generation of country at increased risk of premature mortality due to cardiovascular causes.

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Results Prevalence of prehypertension (elevated blood pressure or high normal BP) showed an increasing trend across all three classifications from NFHS-4 to NFHS-5 in India (35.8% vs. 48.8% as per JNC 7, 6.1% vs 8.8% as per ACC/AHA and 12.5% vs 20.8% according to IGH-IV).

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