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Diabetes and Hypertension Among Indian Women

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Abstract

This chapter examines the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in different regions of India. The prevalence of hypertension is higher among males (16.2%) than females (10.7%). Some states and Union Territories have a higher prevalence, with Sikkim having the highest proportion of hypertension. Diabetes is less common, affecting 9.0% of men and 7.2% of women nationally, with higher rates in certain states.

Corresponding maps illustrate the wide variations observed in the prevalence of both diseases across Indian districts. Overall, geographic patterns and sociodemographic characteristics play a distinct role in the prevalence of these diseases. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the need for research on risk factors and understanding socioeconomic, environmental, and genetic factors contributing to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in India.

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Notes

  1. 1.

    The original NFHS dataset and the spatial analysis methodology are described in detail in Chap. 1.

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    Hypertension and diabetes prevalence rises fast with age, with rates that are several times greater than the adult average among the population above 70 years.

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    Data for men are available only at the state level.

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    Odds ratios measure the strength of the correlation with the outcome variable. Values above (below) one correspond to a positive (negative) association.

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  1. University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

    Moradhvaj Dhakad

  2. International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Laxenburg, Austria

    Moradhvaj Dhakad

  3. Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital (IIASA, VID/OAW, WU), Vienna, Austria

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Dhakad, M. (2023). Diabetes and Hypertension Among Indian Women. In: Guilmoto, C.Z. (eds) Atlas of Gender and Health Inequalities in India. Demographic Transformation and Socio-Economic Development, vol 16. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47847-5_4

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