Epidemiological characteristics of hypertension in the community of huiyang,huizhou city in guangdong prov- ince / 中国实用内科杂志
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
;
(12)2006.
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en Chino
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-679587
ABSTRACT
Objective The aim of this study was to conduct a population-based epidemiological investigation among a- dults aged over 15 years in the community of huiyang city in guangdong province.Methods A cohort of 12080 residents aged 15 or over from the community of Huizhou city in Guangdong province were enrolled.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the epidemiological characteristics and factors of hypertension based on blood pressure values and de- tailed physical examination records from the subjects.Results 2 030 subjects have been diagnosed as hypertension, which made up 16.80% of the prevalence rate (standardized prevalence 13.38%).Logistic regression analysis showed that certain factors such as smoking,age,BMI,family history of hypertension,and amount of sodium chloride intake have influence on hypertension.Conclusion The prevalence rate of hypertension in the adults in this area was high, while the rates of awareness,treatment and control were low.
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Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
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2006
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