Prehypertension Among Medical Students in Visakhapatnam and Association With Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Prevalence of Prehypertension Among Medical Students and Association With Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Student Investigator = Thakkallapalli Zeeshan Muzahid. The study aims to assess the prevalence of prehypertension among medical students of Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India and its association with other cardiovascular risk factors - overweight /obesity, diabetes, lipid profile.

275 medical students will be studied and a history taken and examination done with special emphasis on recording of Blood Pressure, measurement of height and weight (& Body Mass Index) and Waist Circumference in all. Glucose Tolerance Test and Fasting Lipid profile will be measured in a random selection of 30 prehypertensives and 30 normotensives.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Medical Students studying MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) in Andhra Medical College
• clinically healthy
• consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• known cardiovascular disease
• known hypertension
• using antihypertensive or other cardiovascular drugs
• using any drugs that can affect BP, weight, Blood sugar