Relationship between the prevalence of hypertension and metabolic syndrome in minority populations of Baise, Guangxi province

VernacularTitle:广西百色市不同民族高血压患病率及其与代谢综合征的关系
Author: Tianzi LI ; Ye LIANG ; Xingshou PAN ; Jiafu LAN ; Jingsheng LAN ; Kexing LU ; Qifeng LU ; Gaoxiang LU ; Yan LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Minority; Hypertension; Metabolic syndrome; Prevalence
From: Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(3):234-236
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: There were 3 000 Zhuangs,1 102 Miaos, and 1 283 Yaos in Baise City of Guangxi,who were enrolled in this population sampling stratfying survey. Height, weight, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and lipids were determined, and compared with those of 2 000 Hans of the same town. The prevalence of hypertension and metablic syndrome in Zhuang inhabitants was high, so were the disorders of glycemia and lipidemia, while in Miao and Yao minorities, the prevalences were comparatively lower. The awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in these minorities were insufficient.