Question: Which of the following is not a reason why cardiovascular disease and hypertension pose significant challenges in India?

Question

(a) Cardiovascular diseases have emerged as the primary cause of mortality and morbidity.

(b) Hypertension is more prevalent among men aged 15 and above compared to women in the same age group.

(c) Hypertension is more common in northern States, particularly Punjab and Uttarakhand.

(d) The pre-hypertensive population does not warrant attention.

 

Answer 1

Answer: (d) The pre-hypertensive population does not warrant attention.

 

Explanation: The pre-hypertensive population, defined by systolic blood pressure levels of 120-139 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure levels of 80-89 mmHg, warrants attention. At the national level, 38.5% of women and 49.2% of men are pre-hypertensive, with a higher prevalence in the northern States.