30% of Indians aged 18-54 have never got BP measured: ICMR

ICMR-NCDIR study in India reveals 30% aged 18-54 never had blood pressure checked. Southern India has high screening rates, including standout UT/states like Lakshadweep (91%), Kerala (89%), Tamil Nadu (83%). Lower rates in Madhya Pradesh (62.4%), Chhattisgarh (62%).


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