Can Workplace Physical Activity of Blue Collar Job be a Blessing in Disguise?

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of hypertension among class IV (Blue-collar) workers in a medical college of New Delhi. A cross-sectional study, enrolling all the class IV workers of the institute was conducted. Each subject was interviewed for socio-demographic and risk factors like smoking, alcohol intake, salt consumption, family history etc. This was followed by examination for blood pressure and anthropometry. Data was analysed on MS excel. Chi square test and student’s t test were used for comparison and p