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Hypertension is estimated to cause 7.5 million deaths, about 12.8% of the total of all deaths. Several epidemiological studies have identified obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a risk factor for systemic hypertension. The prevalence is found to be more in developed and in developing countries. India being a fast developing country has prevalence of OSA also rising. Aim: The aim of the study is identify people with risk of OSA and assess the prevalence of hypertension among them. Methods: Quantitative descriptive approach, non experimental descriptive design. Using purposive sampling technique of 101 samples was taken. Identification of people with risk of OSA was done by using STOP bang Questionnaire to participant until it has reach the 101, and the blood pressure was monitored for 3 consecutive week and has been classified according to AHA standard scale. The result shown that 26% of the samples had high risk of OSA, 64% of the subjects had intermediate risk of OSA and remaining 10(9.9%) of the subjects had low risk of OSA among study population. The prevalence of hypertension was 61% among people with risk of OSA, The study result reveals that the odds of Hypertension were 2.63(3) times higher in people with high or intermediate risk of OSA, when compared to people with low risk of OSA. The correlation coefficient between BMI and stop bang score was r=0.011 and p value 0.302. The correlation coefficient between mean systolic BP and stop bang score was r=0.075 and p value 0.006. The correlation coefficient between mean Diastolic BP and stop bang score was r=0.053 and p value 0.020.The result reveals that there is a positive correlation between biophysical parameters with stop bang score. Thus the study suggest OSA may be one of the factor for resistant hypertension, early screening of OSA with proper treatment can be effective in reducing blood pressure. Keyword: OSA, Hypertension, Risk, Prevalence

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A Study to Identify the People with Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Assess the Prevalence of Hypertension among them in Selected Community Area, Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu, India