With reference to Hypertension consider the following statements Hypertension is defined as having a...........

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With reference to Hypertension, consider the following statements

Hypertension is defined as having a diastolic blood pressure level greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or a systolic blood pressure level greater than or equal to 90 mmHg.
Southern States have a higher prevalence of hypertension than the national average.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Hypertension is defined as having systolic blood pressure level greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure level greater than or equal to 90 mmHg or/and taking anti-hypertensive medication to lower his/her blood pressure.

Southern States have a higher prevalence of hypertension than the national average, according to the latest edition of the National Family Health Survey. While 21.3% of women and 24% of men aged above 15 have hypertension in the country, the prevalence is the highest in Kerala where 32.8% men and 30.9% women have been diagnosed with hypertension.

Hence only statement 2nd is correct.