Coexistence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in elderly population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Background: type 2 diabetes [DM] mellitus and Hypertension [HT] are among the most common chronic non-communicable diseases affecting at a higher prevalence in the older age group. The presence of hypertension in diabetic patients substantially increases the risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, nephropathy and retinopathy. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence rate and risk factor associated with co-existence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in elderly population in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia