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Research Paper | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 5 Issue 8, August 2016
A Study to Identify the People with Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Assess the Prevalence of Hypertension among them in Selected Community Area, Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu, India
Pillanni Shri Pill Topu | Pushpakala K.J
Abstract: Hypertension is estimated to cause 7.5 million deaths, about 12.8 % of the total of all deaths. Several epidemiological studies have identified obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a risk factor for systemic hypertension. The prevalence is found to be more in developed and in developing countries. India being a fast developing country has prevalence of OSA also rising. AIM The aim of the study is identify people with risk of OSA and assess the prevalence of hypertension among them.
Keywords: OSA, Hypertension, Risk, Prevalence
Edition: Volume 5 Issue 8, August 2016,
Pages: 54 - 56
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