Life style trends in a group of known hypertensives: a questionnaire based survey

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the frequency of daily life trends in known hypertensive patients attending a hypertensive clinic regularly. Cross sectional study. Jinnah Medical and Dental College Hospital Korangi, Karachi from July 2007 to August 2007. A total of 100 known hypertensive patients were administered questionnaire comprising sections on personal information, medical history, tobacco, caffeine, salt consumption, physical activity and sleep pattern. Single blood pressure reading, weight and height were recorded and BMI were calculated. It was observed that hypertensive patients were obese, had reduced physical activity with preference of salt intake. The detection of common habits that might be correlated with hypertension and avoiding them may improve awareness and lead to its prevention