Original Articles
Prevalence of hypertension among pharmaceutical sales team members: A cross-sectional study | |
Rajeev Garg, Nirmal Kumar, Amit Gupta, Shweta Ghatge, Sagar Patil | |
Background: Hypertension is a major public health concern, and it is essential to investigate whether the work patterns of pharmaceutical sales teams contribute to a higher risk of high blood pressure. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension among pharmaceutical sales team members. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at multiple sites across India, focusing on pharmaceutical sales team members in the pharmaceutical industry. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics were collected from the participants. Results: A total of 2819 participants were included in this study. The mean (SD) age of participants was 32.2 (7.3) years. Majority of participants (51.0%) were in the age group of >30 years, while 49.0% of participants were in the age group of≤30 years. The mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of the participants were 128.1 mmHg and 82.6 mmHg, respectively. Participants with SBP >140 mmHg and DBP ≤80 mmHg were comparable in all the regions. Participants with DBP ≤80 mmHg was significantly higher in the age group of ≤30 years compared to the age group of >30 years (P<0.001). The mean SBP and DBP were comparable between male and female participants. Conclusion: The study finds a significant prevalence of hypertension among pharmaceutical sales team members, influenced by age and region. Targeted health interventions are essential to improve awareness and management of hypertension in this workforce. |
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