The prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in population aged 30-65 years in rural area, Amphoe Phon, Khon Kaen.

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of hypertension in a population aged 30-65 years in a rural area in Amphoe Phon, Khon Kaen was 18 per thousand (22 per thousand in males and 16 per thousand in females). The prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension was 5 per thousand (10 per thousand in males and 2 per thousand in females). The risk factors of blood pressure elevation were age, body mass index, level of development of village and non farmer occupation.