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ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING BLOOD PRESSURE LEVELS IN POPULATION OF PAKISTAN

Dr Syed Basit Azeem, Dr Mohsin Maqsood, Dr Anum Yamin

Introduction: Hypertension is a noteworthy hazard factor for various genuine health conditions, including cardiovascular ailment, cerebrovascular malady, and constant kidney illness. Aim of the study: The basic aim of the study is to find the different risk factors influencing blood pressure levels in population of Pakistan. Methodology of the study: This cross sectional study was conducted at DHQ hospital Narowal during 2018. The data was collected from 100 patients which was suffering from high blood pressure and any kind of heart issue. We collect some demographic information regarding age, sex, socio-economic status and history of blood pressure. Then in second part we collect data regarding high blood pressure and heart issues. For this purpose we prepare a questionnaire and fill that from patients. Results: There are number of factors which influence on blood pressure levels. Age, cholesterol, BMI and diet are the main factors which directly effect on blood pressure levels. Table 01 shows the values of control group and diseased group which was suffering from the low and high blood pressure problems. Conclusion: It is concluded that there are several factors which are responsible of elevation and decreasing blood pressure but the diet is the main factor which directly influence on the levels of blood pressure. Key words: High, Blood, Hypertension, Youth

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