Abstract :
Introduction:Globally, the population is ageing rapidly. Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s population over 60 years will nearly double. Diabetes and Hypertension are the most important morbidities faced by geriatric population. This study will help us to understand the depth of the problem and thereby help us in framing strategies to prevent future cardiovascular events in the population. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of Diabetes and Hypertension and to study the associated factors among Geriatric population of rural Mysore. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 110 geriatric individuals at Hosakote, a rural field practice area of Mysore Medical College employing systematic random sampling technique. House to house visit was done and data was collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Height, weight and blood pressure of the subjects were recorded using standard techniques, and body mass index was calculated. The diabetic status was confirmed by treatment records and random blood sugar measurement. Results: The overall prevalence of Diabetes and Hypertension was 26.4% and 45.5% respectively. Among diabetics, prevalence in males was 16.3% and in females was 10%. Among hypertensives, prevalence in male was 30% and female was 15.4%. The mean and standard deviations of systolic BP was 138.6±21.8 mm hg, Diastolic BP 84±8.2 mm hg, RBS was 161± 86 mg/dl, BMI was 21.8± 3.6, waist hip ratio was 0.92±0.05. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in our geriatric population which entails improved care for the same at the primary level.
Keyword :
Blood Pressure, Chronic Diseases, Geriatric, Diabetes, Elderly, Hypertension, Non-communicable Diseases, Retinopathy