Table II.
Morbidity pattern among tribal individuals aged ≥18 yr (n=273)
| Morbidities | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Self-reported morbidities | |
| Hypertension | 26 (9.5) |
| Diabetes | 5 (1.8) |
| Mental illness | 4 (1.5) |
| Asthma | 2 (0.7) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 2 (0.7) |
| System specific symptoms reported by the study participants | |
| Respiratory system (cough with expectoration) | 33 (12.1) |
| Musculoskeletal system (backache, difficulty in walking, shoulder pain) | 27 (9.9) |
| Gastrointestinal system (burning in epigastric region) | 8 (2.9) |
| Ocular (blurring of vision, pain in the eyes) | 8 (2.9) |
| Genitourinary system (menstrual irregularities, vaginal discharge, burning micturition) | 4 (1.5) |
| Cardiovascular system (chest pain) | 2 (0.7) |
| Non-specific symptoms (fever, dizziness, fatigue, generalized body ache) | 35 (12.8) |
| Abnormalities detected on examination | |
| Nutritional status | |
| Underweight | 130 (47.6) |
| Obesity | 15 (5.5) |
| Anaemia (n=238)* | 96 (35.2) |
| Elevated blood pressure | 38 (13.9) |
| Impaired/elevated RBS (n=158)# | 29 (18.4) |
*Haemoglobin level could be estimated only for these study participants; #RBS was estimated for study participants aged ≥30 yr. RBS, random blood sugar