Risk factors for hypertension among the adult Moroccan population
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em Inglês
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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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Base de dados:
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Assunto principal:
População Rural
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Exercício Físico
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Índice de Massa Corporal
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Fatores de Risco
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Fatores Etários
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Complicações do Diabetes
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Circunferência da Cintura
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Hipercolesterolemia
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Hipertensão
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2009