Prevalence of Inguinal Hernia in Bundelkhand Region of India.

Background: The aim of present study is to note prevalence of inguinal hernia in two genders and different age groups in patients from Bundelkhand region. Methods: This observational study was carried out on 130 patients of inguinal hernia belonging from Bundelkhand region of India. Patients were classified into groups based on their genders, age, laterality and type of inguinal hernia. All the findings were tabulated and inferences were drawn followed by statistical comparison using chi-square test with p value <0.05 considered as significant. Results: Highest prevalence of inguinal hernia was noted in 41-50 years age group. Males show a higher preponderance for inguinal hernia as compared to females. Prevalence of hernia was higher on right side as compared to left side, though 6.9% cases were found to be bilateral. Although the recurrence of inguinal hernia was noted in both direct and indirect hernia, but recurrent hernia showed higher preponderance. Conclusion: Such studies are needed to be conducted in all geographical regions with as much possible number of observations. Results of present study might be helpful for future studies in estimating inguinal hernia prevalence in population as a whole.