Hypertension men

Choropleth map of India by state: Hypertension men. Hypertension in men follows a similar pattern, higher in southern and western states.

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Hypertension in men follows a similar pattern, higher in southern and western states.
Policy implication
Male hypertension combined with lower health-seeking behaviour means undiagnosed cardiovascular risk is highest among men.
NFHS-5 2019-21Social protectionhypertensionmenNCD
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Data vintage. This map uses NFHS-5 (2019-21). NFHS-6 (2023-24) state fact sheets were released in May 2026, but they are provisional and report fewer indicators, so the figures here have not been replaced. See the newer figures for this measure in the interactive atlas.

Source: NFHS-5 (2019-21). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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