Prevalence and Determinants of Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM) among women in Pakistan: a population based study
Abstract
Background
Hypertension is a cardiovascular risk factor and a reason for non-communicable disease.
Approximately one billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, resulting in global health
concerns. It puts maternal health at severe risk. One environmental factor, water salinity
influences the prevalence of hypertension, which is especially evident in coastal regions. Though
it's important to drink enough water during pregnancy, due to excessive salinity in drinking water
can increase health impacts.
Methodology
The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine how often it is for pregnant women's
drinking water to have excessive salinity and whether this is related to hypertension. By using
simple random sampling, 190 pregnant women as the sample size, with an equal distribution
across coastal and non-coastal areas. For collecting data, face-to-face interviews were taken
based on structured questionnaires, water samples for salinity testing, and for measuring blood
pressure a sphygmomanometer was used. descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and
Chi-square tests. t-tests were all part of data management. By Using R Studio and Microsoft
Excel, the results were examined to shed light on the connection between pregnant women's
hypertension and the salinity of their water.
Result
Hypertension is found to be more widespread in the coastal regions as opposed to the non-coastal
regions. The percentage of people living with high blood pressure at the coast stands at 43%
while those away from this area are only 15%. This indicates a likely link between residing by
the sea and susceptibility to getting the disease. Moreover, even though there is a higher
prevalence rate for hypertensive cases among inhabitants of these places, cases pre-high are not
common which may suggest increased health hazards in such areas.
Conclusion
The study showed a connection between hypertension and drinking water in Bangladesh's coastal
area. Highlighting the need for action and raising awareness about health impacts.Future
suggestions to improve the water quality, and maybe even some public awareness campaigns.
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