The frequency and risk factors of hypertension in Phu Dien commune, Nam Sach district, Hai Duong province
- Author:
Long Duc Bui
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hypertension;
adults
- MeSH:
hypertension;
adults
- From:Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information
2004;0(2):18-21
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Background: Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor that directly contributes to coronary artery disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, renal failure and peripheral arterial disease. A number of important causal factors for hypertension have been identified, including excess body weight, excess of dietary sodium intake, alcohol intake and reduced physical activity. Objective: A study on the frequency and risk factors of hypertension in the adults of Phu Dien commune, Nam Sach district, Hai Duong province. Subject and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,129 adults (18 years and over) of Phu Dien commune, Nam Sach district, Hai Duong province in May, 2005. Results and Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension was 15.5%; the disease was seen in men more than women (17.2% versus 14.5%); hypertension was often seen in the elderly (over 60 years old was 60.6%); blood pressure increasing along with advanced age. Only 39.4% of adults were aware of their hypertension and 43.5% of individuals with hypertension were on treatment. Salt intake, stress, obesity, rate of abdomen/rump dimensions were related with hypertension (odd ratio: 1.7: 1.6: 1.7; p<0.05). Some habits such as drinking alcohol and smoking had a risk of hypertension, however, there was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). Dyslipidemia and diabetes were risk factors of hypertension.
