Blood pressure patterns among the Omani population
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 1999; 5 (1): 46-54
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-156595
ABSTRACT
The National Blood Pressure Survey aimed to determine blood pressure levels among Omanis > or = 18 years, study the epidemiological factors most related to blood pressure and suggest a programme for the management and control of hypertension in Oman. Of the 4732 people screened, 1278 [27.01%] had high blood pressure. Multiple regression analysis showed that blood pressure depended on age, body mass index and income per capita simultaneously. In a logistic regression model, adjusted risks associated with obesity and those aged >/= 45 years were significantly increased compared with the relevant different categories. A national plan of action for hypertension control and management is recommended and discussed
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Logistic Models
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Population Surveillance
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Sex Distribution
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Age Distribution
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Needs Assessment
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Hypertension
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Income
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
1999
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