Evaluation of serum macronutrients level and depression among adolescents and its association with pre-hypertension: A cross sectional study

Introduction and Aim: Serum macronutrients measurement prove to be precedent values with regard diagnose hypertension at an earlier age. Depression in any form could ruinous younger generation, also precipitate hypertension. The aim of the study is estimate serum calcium, magnesium levels, grade depression establish its association prehypertension. Materials Methods: A cross sectional was conducted on 68 students aged 17-19 years over a two months period. Blood samples were drawn calcium estimated. assessed by administering KADS – 6 questionnaires. Pressure measured auscultatory method using mercury sphygmomanometer. All parameters presented as mean ± SD. Chi square test used compare proportions for groups. Unpaired t ANOVA groups continuous variables. Statistical analysis done Epi info (version 6.04d) software package. Results: More than 44% participants had elevated while about 10% them levels. half (58.8%) pre-hypertensive. One third depressed which severe depression. prevalence prehypertension 2.1 times higher among having hypercalcemia when compared who have normal levels 95% CI 1.38 - 3.22 statistically significant (p-value < 0.001). not statistical difference between different regards Conclusion: Our portrays widely prevalent pre-hypertension generation exhibits firm evidence measuring macronutrient before time that can prevent disease load help ineffective management.