Abstract:
The findings of this survey show that hypertension is a significant health problem in the
area. The current screening practices in detecting hypertensive are inadequate and also the
treatment and control status of inadequate and also the treatment and control status of
hypertension among the hypertensive are inadequate. Other than a disease oriented
programme to prevent and control hypertension, it is also important to implement factor
oriented programmes, e.g. anti-smoking, alcohol, diet, physical exercise etc. in order to
prevent and control non-communicable diseases. This study also highlights the importance
of an interventional programme to improve the knowledge and attitude towards the disease
of hypertension among the general population
