Prevalence, trends, and factors associated with hypertensive crisis among Peruvian adults
Victor Calderon-Ocon,
Fiorella Cueva-Peredo,
Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz
Abstract:There are few studies focused on the epidemiology of hypertensive crisis at the population level in resource-constrained settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and trends over time of hypertensive crisis, as well as the factors associated with this condition among adults. A secondary data analysis was carried out using the Peruvian Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES). Hypertensive crisis was defined based on the presence of systolic (≥ 180mmHg) or diastolic (≥ 110mmHg) blood pressure, … Show more
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