Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Pawan Kumar Sharma

Publications

• Research Article
  Hypertension and its Correlates in the Oldest Old Population Aged 80 Years and Above in Urban South India
  Author(s): Bana Manishaa Reddy, Enakshi Ganguly and Pawan Kumar SharmaBana Manishaa Reddy, Enakshi Ganguly and Pawan Kumar Sharma
  
  Background: Hypertension is a major problem among the geriatric population, presenting the risk of multiple associated co-morbidities and organ system damage. Data related to the epidemiology of controlled and uncontrolled hypertension among the oldest old population is sparse, more so from developing countries. The objectives of the present paper were to identify the prevalence and correlates of hypertension according to gender among the urban community-dwelling healthy oldest old population. Methods: 200 healthy people aged 80 years and above were recruited by random selection from Hyderabad city of South India in 2017. A trained investigator collected data on background history, history of hypertension and other co-morbidities, medications and sleep. Participants were tested for muscle strength, gait speed, and SPPB and cognitive impairme.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000472

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