Study on risk factors of hypertension among male bus drivers in Chongqing
- VernacularTitle:重庆市男性专职汽车司机高血压危险因素分析
- Author:
Ping SHUAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypertension;
Risk factors;
Drivers
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2003;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the incidence of hypertension and its risk factors among male bus drivers.Methods:A total of 512 male bus drivers in Chongqing were surveyed.Blood pressure,weight and height were examined.Result:The incidence of hypertension among male bus drivers was 23.63%,which was higher than that in general people.The age,family hypertension history and BMI were the main risk factors.Their OR were 2.014,2.490 and 3.530,respectively.Conclusion:Hypertension was the result of the interaction between inheritance and environment.Therefore,the strategy to prevent and control hypertension among bus drivers should be comprehensive.
