Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure and Hypertension Subtypes among Untreated Hypertensive Cameroonians

Azantsa, Boris Gabin Kingue

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“…In women, isolated systolic hypertension was the dominant subtype (47.4%), while among men, systo-diastolic hypertension was the most prevalent (42.9%). The results obtained was different to those of Azantsa et al [23,24] who noted that the isolated diastolic subtype was more common in Cameroonian obese and metropolis dwellers, respectively. The lower percentage of isolated diastolic HTA obtained in our study (23%) compared to that obtained by Azantsa et al [23] (32.8%), would be attributed to the lower degree of urbanization of the city of Kaele compared to the metropolis Yaounde.…”

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A silent killer in the Far North Region of Cameroon: increasing prevalence of hypertension among population living in Kaele

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Dama

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ObjectivesHypertension (HTN) is the major risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. Its prevalence is still in perpetual increase worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and risk 2 factors of HTN among Kaele dwellers, in the Far North Region of Cameroon where less attention seems to be paid on awareness and sensitization against overnutrition related diseases. MethodsTwo hundred and four participants were recruited during free health campaign on cardiovascular diseases organized from 10-15 th February 2017 in kaele. Anthropometric and clinical parameters (weight, height, waist circumference, body mass index, blood pressure and heart rate) were measured. A blood sampling was done for lipid profile analysis. HTN and subtypes were diagnosed according to WHO and IDF definitions respectively meanwhile hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia were diagnosed with IDF criteria. ResultsThe overall prevalence of the HTN was 29.9%. Men were more affected than women (35% vs 22.6%, p<0.05). Participants aged between 50-59 years and > 60 years were more exposed (p<0.05). Forty-one percent (41%) of the hypertensive subjects of the study had systo-diastolic sub-type of HTN meanwhile 31.6% had isolated systolic HTN vs 23% with isolated diastolic HTN. Risk factors associated to HTN were : male gender (OR=2.236; p<0.05); absence of education (OR= 24.296; p<0.05); primary education level (OR=1.933; p<0.05); marital status "married" (OR=3.117; p<0.05), increased age (30-39, 50-59 , and > 60 years, respectively with OR=4.113, p<0.05; OR=31.405, p<0.05 and OR=18.694, p<0.05), abdominal obesity (OR= 2.476 ; p<0.05) and low milky products consumption (OR=2.031, p<0.05). ConclusionsHTN is quite present in Kaele locality and many non-modifiable, modifiable and socioeconomic risk factors significantly contributed to its development.

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A silent killer in the Far North Region of Cameroon: increasing prevalence of hypertension among population living in Kaele

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“…It is well established that weight gain is associated with elevated blood pressure and that subsequent reduction in weight brings about a reduction in BP. 38,39 It appears that CQR-300 in reducing BP may be a better alternative to multidrug regimens often required by hypertensive patients. 40…”

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The Use of a Stem and Leaf Aqueous Extract ofCissus quadrangularis(CQR-300) to Reduce Body Fat and Other Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight Participants

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Kuate

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“…CVD have been reported to be responsible for at least two-thirds of cardiovascular deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, with hypertension, smoking and obesity being the leading team [2]. The prevalence of obesity and metabolic disorders is increasing across Africa [3] [4] [5] and in Cameroon [6] [7]. Obesity in Cameroon affects children [8] and adults [9] [10] in both urban and rural areas [6].…”

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Characterization of Dyslipidemia and Assessment of Atherogenic Risk amongst Cameroonian Living in Yaounde: A Cross Sectional Study

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Background: This study was conducted to evaluate the lipid profile in nutritional categories, to characterize dyslipidemia and assess cardiovascular risk, to describe association between anthropometric markers, incidence of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risk in Cameroonian adults. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Yaoundé from April 2014-June 2015. It included 1986 individuals, aged 20-65 years, both males (30.7%) and females (69.3%). Blood pressure, anthropometric measurement including weight, height, body fat, waist and hip circumference were performed. BMI was used to define nutritional status. Blood analysis included total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, insulin. Dyslipidemia was defined as hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL-cholesterolemia and combined dyslipidemia. Atherogenic indexes were calculated for assessment of the cardiovascular risk. Results: Out of the 1986 participants, 544 (27.4%), 616 (31%), and 826 (41.6%) were normal weight, overweight and obese respectively. In obese, lipid profile varied according to gender (p < 0.05). In addition, total cholesterol (p < 0.05), LDL-c (p < 0.05) level, total cholesterol/HDL-cholesterol and LDL-c/HDL-c were higher among obese than normal weight individuals. Hypercholesterolemia (19.3%), hypertriglyceridemia (11.64%), combined dyslipidemia (3.40%) and the atherogenic profile (Total cholesterol/HDL-cholesterol ratio > 5) was (40.50%). Low HDL-cholesterolemia (75.4%

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Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure and Hypertension Subtypes among Untreated Hypertensive Cameroonians

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A silent killer in the Far North Region of Cameroon: increasing prevalence of hypertension among population living in Kaele

A silent killer in the Far North Region of Cameroon: increasing prevalence of hypertension among population living in Kaele

The Use of a Stem and Leaf Aqueous Extract ofCissus quadrangularis(CQR-300) to Reduce Body Fat and Other Components of Metabolic Syndrome in Overweight Participants

Characterization of Dyslipidemia and Assessment of Atherogenic Risk amongst Cameroonian Living in Yaounde: A Cross Sectional Study

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