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Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases: Diabetes and Hypertension in Kerala


·  Diabetes Prevalence:

  • Men: 27
  • Women: 25
  • Observation: Slightly higher prevalence of diabetes in men compared to women.

·  Hypertension Prevalence:

  • Men: 33
  • Women: 31
  • Observation: Men also show a slightly higher prevalence of hypertension than women.

·  Overall Trends:

  • Both conditions are more prevalent in men than in women.
  • The difference in prevalence between genders for both diabetes and hypertension is minimal (2 cases).

·  Health Implications:

  • Gender-specific health interventions might be needed, focusing slightly more on men for both conditions.