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With rising obesity rates, anthropometric indices such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) are increasingly used as non-invasive screening tools to identify individuals at risk of elevated blood pressure.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objectives:<\/jats:title>\n To examine the association between anthropometric indices and elevated blood pressure among employees of a tertiary health care institute in Telangana.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n A cross-sectional study was conducted among employees at Tertiary Healthcare Institute, Telangana during a hypertension screening drive. Participants included healthcare and administrative staff. Data were collected on height, weight, WC, and blood pressure using WHO-recommended protocols. Hypertension and pre-hypertension were defined as per JNC VIII criteria. Statistical analysis, including logistic regression, to evaluate associations between anthropometric measures and blood pressure.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n A significant association was observed between elevated blood pressure and increased BMI, WC, and WHtR (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). Central adiposity, male gender, and age > 30 years were identified as significant risk factors. Pre-hypertension was found in 23% of participants, indicating a high-risk group requiring early intervention.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Anthropometric indices are valuable tools for early detection of hypertension in occupational settings. 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