ABSTRACT
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
