Prevalence and influence factors of hypertension among mechanic factory workers / 中南大学学报(医学版)

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE@#To determine the status and influence factors of hypertension on mechanic factory workers and to provide reference for further hypertension prevention and control.@*METHODS@#A cross-sectional study on 1205 workers (exposed to different noise levels) in Hunan was carried out by using questionaire and measuring the blood pressure of the workers and the noise exposure level in the workplace. The prevalence and the influence factors of hypertension among mechanic factory workers were analysed.@*RESULTS@#The hypertension prevalence was 12.1%. Logistic regression analysis showed the body weight index (BMI), age, and history of hypertension in parents and accumulative noise dose levels influenced the hypertension prevalence.@*CONCLUSION@#Controlling the body weight, reducing alcohol consumption, decreasing the sound pressure level in workshops and advocating healthy diet may reduce the prevalence rate of hypertension among mechanic factory workers.