Study on Diurnal Variation of Blood Pressure Pattern among College Students from 18 to 25 Years in Gauhati Medical College

Dr. Kongkana Kakati, Dr. Reeta Baishya

Abstract: Inroduction: Blood pressure varies according to many internal and external factors, and behavioral factors have an important role in diurnal BP variation. BP rises sharply on waking in the morning and falls during sleep at night, although it varies throughout the day and night. These changes in BP are closely related to mental and physical activities. Other behavioral factors, such as food consumption and obesity, dietary intake of sodium, drinking and smoking habits, consumption of coffee and tea also influence variation in blood pressure. High blood pressure in adolescents is now a growing health problem. Elevated blood pressure durin adolesence increases the chance of hypertension in adulthood. Aim And Objectives: To study the diurnal variation of blood pressure pattern among college students from 18 to 25 years in Gauhati Medical College. Materials And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 220 students of ages 18 to 25 in the department of Physiology of Gauhati Medical College from the period August 2023 to August 2024. Results: In most students, blood pressure presents a morning increase and deeper descent during nocturnal rest. Physical and mental stress also elevates blood pressure during the day time. Conclusion: The diurnal variation of blood pressure are closly related to mental and physical activities. Obesity, alcohol consumption, smoking increases daytime blood pressure without altering night time blood pressure. Understanding these changes in blood pressure caused by behavioral factors is important and leads to better management of hypertension.

Keywords: Blood pressure, Obesity, Smoking

How to Cite?: Dr. Kongkana Kakati, Dr. Reeta Baishya, "Study on Diurnal Variation of Blood Pressure Pattern among College Students from 18 to 25 Years in Gauhati Medical College", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 881-883, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25818204037, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25818204037