PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION AMONG THE ADULTS IN KOMERIKA VS UTTUKURU NELLORE

Background: Untreated high blood pressure may damage organs in the body and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and brain hemorrhage. Elevated blood pressure is rising nearly 30 percent in teens, and by 2025, hypertension will affect 1.56 billion adults worldwide. This is a growing health concern. Aim: to assess the prevalence of hypertension Setting and Design: The study was conducted in Komerika (coastal area) and Uttukuru (non coastal area) by using a descriptive design. Materials and Methods: A total of 500 samples were included in this study. Among this, 250 samples belongs to coastal area and 250 samples belongs to non coastal area by using convenience sampling technique. Statistical Analysis Used: The collected data was organized, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted by using descriptive and inferential statistics based on the objectives of the study.