Optimizing Screening Strategies for Hypertension in India: A Consensus Statement

J Assoc Physicians India. 2025 Apr;73(4):e40-e46. doi: 10.59556/japi.73.0926.

Abstract

Hypertension is a highly prevalent issue worldwide. The prevalence of underdiagnosed hypertension in India calls for the need for this consensus article, which aims to optimize screening strategies. In this article, a modified Delphi approach was used to develop consensus statements. Key recommendations include the adoption of standardized screening protocols across diverse healthcare settings, incorporating both office-based and out-of-office blood pressure measurements (OBPM). By implementing these evidence-based strategies, the consensus aims to improve the early detection of hypertension, ultimately reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease and enhancing patient outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure Determination / methods
  • Consensus
  • Delphi Technique
  • Humans
  • Hypertension* / diagnosis
  • Hypertension* / epidemiology
  • India / epidemiology
  • Mass Screening* / methods
  • Mass Screening* / standards