Prevalence and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Hypertension in a Rural Adult Population / 한국역학회지
Korean Journal of Epidemiology
;
: 55-63, 1996.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-729144
ABSTRACT
To determine the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension we performed cross-sectional study in a rural area. We measured BP and body mass index(BMI), and interviewed adult residents over 30-year-old age. 337 males and 357 females participated the survey. BP was checked twice and the mean was used to determine age and sex specific mean BP and prevalence of hypertension. Prevalence of definite hypertension(BP>or=160/95 or on medication) was 14. 0% in males and 17. 7% in females. Risk factor for hypertension was analysed by multiple logistic regression; age (10years OR=l. 7) and BMI(1 BMI unit OR=l. 2) were positively associated with hypertension but smoking(1 pack year OR=0.9) was shown to have inverse relationship.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Logistic Models
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Risk Factors
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Hypertension
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Epidemiology
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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