Hypertension Prevalence Survey on the Low Insurance Crowd in Urban Districts of Shiyan / 中国慢性病预防与控制

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the prevalent status of hypertensionamong thelow insurance crowd in Shiyan urban districts.Methods According to the demands and diagnosis standard in 'China Hypertension Prevention and Cure Manual,2005',24 840 residents with low insurance in urban districts were examined on their blood pressure,while investigated on history of disease,family history,occupation and awareness on hypertension by face to face interview.Results Of 24 840 residents with low insurance in Shiyan urban districts,5 295 cases(21.30%) were diagnosed as hypertension,and 1,350 hypertensives had family history of hypertension.Of 5 295 hypertensives,there were 371 cases aged below 40 yrs,1 747 aged between 40 and 49 yrs and 3 177 aged above 50.Meanwhile,there were 3 105 cases with grade I hypertension,1 563 with grade II and 627 with grade Ⅲ hypertension.Conclusion The total hypertension prevalent rate among low insurance crowd of Shiyan urban districts was higher and the awareness rate was also lower.It should strengthen education on this crowd.