A cross -sectional study on prevalence of hypertension among community residents / 预防医学
Journal of Preventive Medicine
;
(12): 1110-1113, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-792353
ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among the residents aged over the 35 years old in Pinghu City.Methods A total of 3 300 residents aged over 35 years old from 1 0 villages (communities)in Pinghu City were selected by multi -stage stratified cluster sampling method,and were investigated via questionnaire survey, physical examination and laboratory tests.Results The prevalence rate of hypertension was 32.1 5%,and the standardized rate was 28.30%.Multi -variable logistic regression analysis showed that the major risk factors of hypertension included high age(OR =38.93),overweight(OR =1 .94)and obesity(OR =4.49),family history of hypertension(OR =5.61 ), hypertriglyceridemia(OR =1 .76),Normal weight(OR =0.54)and high education level (OR =0.40)were the protective factors.Conclusion The prevalence of hypertension among the residents aged over 35 years old in Pinghu City is at a high level.It is possible to take comprehensive intervention for hypertension focus on the different risk factors.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
Year:
2014
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Article
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