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This study used data from the Moroccan national survey in 2000 to identify the principle risk factors for hypertension in a representative sample of the population age 20+ years. The risk of hypertension increased steadily with age and was higher among rural residents (OR = 1.42) and those with diabetes (OR = 1.72). The risk increased with increased body mass index, waist size and hypercholesterolaemia. The risk of hypertension decreased by 36% and 46% respectively for those who walked 30-60 min and > 60 min daily. Consumption of fish and fresh fruits 1+ times per week was associated with a lower risk. Among those with hypertension, only 21.9% were previously diagnosed and 8.8% were under medical treatment.
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Hypertension/epidemiology , Hypertension/etiology , Adult , Age Distribution , Aged , Analysis of Variance , Case-Control Studies , Chi-Square Distribution , Diabetes Complications/complications , Feeding Behavior , Female , Humans , Hypercholesterolemia/complications , Hypertension/diagnosis , Hypertension/therapy , Life Style , Logistic Models , Male , Middle Aged , Morocco/epidemiology , Obesity/complications , Population Surveillance , Prevalence , Residence Characteristics , Risk Factors , Socioeconomic FactorsABSTRACT
This study used data from the Moroccan national survey in 2000 to identify the principle risk factors for hypertension in a representative sample of the population age 20+ years. The risk of hypertension increased steadily with age and was higher among rural residents [OR = 1.42] and those with diabetes [OR = 1.72]. The risk increased with increased body mass index, waist size and hypercholesterolaemia. The risk of hypertension decreased by 36% and 46% respectively for those who walked 30-60 min and > 60 min daily. Consumption of fish and fresh fruits 1+ times per week was associated with a lower risk. Among those with hypertension, only 21.9% were previously diagnosed and 8.8% were under medical treatment
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Risk Factors , Age Factors , Rural Population , Diabetes Complications , Body Mass Index , Waist Circumference , Hypercholesterolemia , Exercise , Surveys and Questionnaires , HypertensionABSTRACT
AIM: To investigate the results of cataract surgery in different settings in the Kingdom of Morocco. METHOD: At four separate health facilities, 100 consecutive patients undergoing ECCE cataract extraction for age-related cataract were examined pre-operatively and 6-8 weeks post-operative for changes in visual acuity. RESULTS: Thirty-four percent of patients (better eye acuity) and 95.5% of operated eyes had a visual acuity of less than 3/60 pre-operatively. Six to eight weeks post-operatively 84.0% of patients (better eye acuity) and 74.7% of operated eyes achieved a visual acuity of 6/18 or better. Of 198 eyes having an intraocular lens (IOL) implanted, 87.9% achieved 6/18 and 3.0% were less than 6/60 post-operatively. Of 202 eyes having cataract surgery without an IOL, 61.7% achieved 6/18 and 4.5% were less than 3/60. The proportion of eyes receiving an IOL in the 4 centres ranged from 29% to 74%. CONCLUSION: Monitoring the pre and post-operative acuity of cataract patients can give useful information on the indications for surgery in different settings, the use of IOLs and the visual outcome. Implantation of an IOL should be encouraged in all people having cataract surgery unless contra-indicated.
