Evaluation of Stress and its Correlation with Risk Factors of Hypertension among Medical Students of FH Medical College

ABSTRACT

Background: Obesity is a worldwide health problem. It is associated with excessive fat accumulation in the body to the extent that health and well being are adversely affected. With changing food habits and sedentary lifestyles, the prevalence of obesity has increased.[3] In the 21stcentury, stress is a well known factor affecting health of an individual. Stress is one factor which may influence behaviors and health especially when an individual faces challenges that surpass his or her coping skills.[4] Aims and Objects To find out prevalence of hypertension and environmental risk factor for hypertension in population under study. Methods: The present study was done on 300 medical students. All anthropometric parameters were taken and hypertensive riskfactors were measured. Results: BMI, WHR were deranged in 29.66%, 21.33%, subjects respectively. Obesity was significantly higher in 29.66% students. Students with the low levels and medium levels of stress were 56% and 38.6% respectively. Conclusion: High fat intake and sedentary life style were positively associated with high blood pressure among non professional students.