1.Survey on the prevalence of hypertention and risk factors among the people above 30 year-old of Bayankhongor province
Altanzaya D ; Amgalan D ; Zulgerel D ; Ser-Od KH ; Davaa G
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2012;160(2):51-56
BackroundThe goal of the survey was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and common modifiable risk factors which is constantly increases and in highly lead of blood circulating system diseases among the people of Baynkhongor province in recent years, and also to find a reasonable ways to improve preventive actions for long life expectancy of the province residents.GoalThe goal of the survey was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and common modifiable risk factors among the people above 30 years old of Bayankhongor province.Objectives:1. To determine the prevalence of hypertension among the people above 30 years old of Bayankhongor province2. To determine the risk factors for hypertensionMaterials and Method:The cross-sectional survey used WHO STEPS survey methodology adapted to the countrys specifics. A total of 373 randomly selected above 30 year-old residents involved to the survey that all represented by ages, gender etc.Results:The survey result showed that about 41.3% of the target population who involved in the survey has the prevalence of hypertension and with no difference in all regions too. Men had significantly higher prevalence of hypertension compared to women as well (p=0.029), andit would occurs and happens more with the aging. Total of 34.6% of the target population who have the prevalence of hypertension (p=0.0001) have diagnosed and whereas men at risk about 66%. The survey result showed that the consumption of the pernicious habits of the population is high, and average daily serving of fruits and vegetables were (1.64 unit) once 3 more times less than the WHO recommendation. Daily salt intake was 9.8 grams per person (2 more times higher than the WHO recommendation) and nearly one in two persons were at increased risk for physical inactivity.Conclusions:The survey result showed that about 41.3% of the target population who involved in the survey has the prevalence of hypertension. In conclusion, the summary of combined hypertension risk factors demonstrates that 2 in 3 (65.9%) adults have 1-2 risk factors and 1 in 3 (30%) adults have three or more common modifiable risk factors. Twice as many young men (aged 30-49 years) than women have high 3 more risk factors.