Prevalence of hypertension and associated risk factors in Songnan community
- VernacularTitle:淞南社区高血压患病率及危险因素分析
- Author:
ji-wei, ZHU
;
yun, HUANG
;
li-ping, LIU
;
jin-li, GAO
;
yu, XU
;
li-na, GU
;
zhi-yun, ZHAO
;
jie, XIANG
;
jiao-rong, TAN
;
min, XU
;
hong-er, HUANG
;
yu-fang, BI
;
guang, NING
;
xiao-ying, LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: hypertension; prevalence; risk factors
- From:Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Objective To investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension in Songnan community so as to provide evidence for the early prevention of hypertension.Methods Cluster sampling was employed,and questionnaire survey was performed in 10 185 residents aged above 40 years in Songnan community of Baoshan District.The questionnaires involved with hypertension and associated risk factors.Results The prevalence of hypertension was 49.9% in Songnan community of Baoshan District,and that of men was significantly higher than that of women(53.7% vs 47.3%)(P