2018, Vol. 3, Issue 2
Association between abo blood group and hypertension among Korku women of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh
Author(s): Rajul Raikwar and KKN. Sharma
Abstract:
To find out the association between ABO blood group and hypertension, a cross-sectional study was carried out among 200 Korku women between reproductive age group (15-49years) from Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. Every woman was measured for anthropometric measurements, physiological parameters (pulse rate and blood pressure) & screened for ABO blood grouping followed standard protocol. The proportion of hypertensive (BP≥ 180 mmHg) was highest among women of A blood groups while it is found lower in women of AB blood group. The range of physiological measurements (systolic, diastolic blood pressure & pulse rate) was significantly higher among O blood group women.
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How to cite this article:
Rajul Raikwar, KKN. Sharma. Association between abo blood group and hypertension among Korku women of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. Int J Physiol Nutr Phys Educ 2018;3(2):520-522.
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