Socio-economic gradients in hypertension and diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
This study examines socio-economic inequalities in the prevalence and treatment of hypertension and diabetes among adults in India, utilising data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) collected before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disparities associated with individual demographic and s...
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| description | This study examines socio-economic inequalities in the prevalence and treatment of hypertension and diabetes among adults in India, utilising data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) collected before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disparities associated with individual demographic and socio-economic characteristics are measured, with the level of inequality quantified using the dissimilarity index and contributing factors analysed through decomposition analysis. The results reveal significant socio-economic gradients, with wealthier individuals more likely to have elevated blood pressure and blood glucose levels and to treat them. Socio-economic gradients in treatment are even steeper among middle-aged groups during the pandemic. These wealth- and education-related disparities become more pronounced with age. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions and policies to address socio-economic disparities in access to essential care for socio-economically disadvantaged populations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c8e4c9d3a2d84243ab5affca3da7d9eb2025-08-20T03:17:44ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01204e031586710.1371/journal.pone.0315867Socio-economic gradients in hypertension and diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic in India.Toshiaki AizawaThis study examines socio-economic inequalities in the prevalence and treatment of hypertension and diabetes among adults in India, utilising data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) collected before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disparities associated with individual demographic and socio-economic characteristics are measured, with the level of inequality quantified using the dissimilarity index and contributing factors analysed through decomposition analysis. The results reveal significant socio-economic gradients, with wealthier individuals more likely to have elevated blood pressure and blood glucose levels and to treat them. Socio-economic gradients in treatment are even steeper among middle-aged groups during the pandemic. These wealth- and education-related disparities become more pronounced with age. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions and policies to address socio-economic disparities in access to essential care for socio-economically disadvantaged populations.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315867 |
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| title | Socio-economic gradients in hypertension and diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic in India. |
| title_full | Socio-economic gradients in hypertension and diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic in India. |
| title_fullStr | Socio-economic gradients in hypertension and diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic in India. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Socio-economic gradients in hypertension and diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic in India. |
| title_short | Socio-economic gradients in hypertension and diabetes management amid the COVID-19 pandemic in India. |
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