Meta-analysis of risk factor on hypertension in China.
- Author:
Lei LUO
1
;
Rong-sheng LUAN
;
Ping YUAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Alcohol Drinking; adverse effects; Body Weight; Case-Control Studies; China; epidemiology; Family Health; Female; Humans; Hypertension; epidemiology; etiology; Male; Risk Factors; Smoking; adverse effects; Sodium, Dietary; administration & dosage
- From: Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2003;24(1):50-53
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the risk factor of hypertension in China.
METHODSThe results of 24 case-control studies from 1989 to 2001 were analyzed by Meta-analysis method in this study. Random effect model (D-L method) and fix effect model (M-H method) were applied for data processing.
RESULTSThe pooled OR values (95% CI) of drinking, smoking, over-intake of salt, family history of hypertension, quickness to temper and overweight were 1.194 (1.184-1.203), 1.100 (1.096-1.104), 1.165 (1.157-1.173), 2.662 (2.550-2.779), 2.524 (1.902-3.348), 1.616 (1.600-1.633), respectively.
CONCLUSIONDrinking alcohol, smoking, over-intake of salt, family history of hypertension, quickness to temper and overweight were the important risk factors of hypertension in China.
