Cardiometabolic risk in Algeria: past and present

Mammeri, A.; Tebaibia, A.

doi:10.1007/s11739-019-02207-z

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confidence: 93%

“…Furthermore, our results showed that there was a correlation between the prevalence of AO and the risk of developing prehypertension and hypertension. This matches respectively the findings of Mammeri et al [12] and Midha et al [55]. It appears to be linked to the mechanisms of sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity and renin-angiotensin system activation, according to some authors.…”

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“…Algeria has seen an epidemiological transition as a result of ageing combined with changes in lifestyle, particularly dietary and behavioral patterns. These had a significant impact on risk factors as well as on the incidence of cardiovascular morbidities, diabetes and obesity [ 12 ].…”

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“…Algeria, like many other developing countries, is witnessing an increased rate in NCDs, owing primarily to the country’s rapid epidemiological transition over the last three decades [ 12 ], as well as the emergence of numerous environmental risk factors as a result of uncontrolled globalization, unrestrained urbanization, and rapid lifestyle change [ 13 ].…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of prehypertension and hypertension in Algeria

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Background Hypertension, also referred to as the silent killer, is known to be one of the most common chronic diseases in the world today. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and risk factors of prehypertension and hypertension among Algerian population. Methods This is a descriptive cross-sectional epidemiological study involving individuals aged 18 to 69 years old who were identified in the database of the national survey on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) risk factors conducted in Algeria between 2016 and 2017 using the World Health Organization’s (WHO) STEPwise approach. Differences in prevalence between normotensives, prehypertensives and hypertensives were assessed using the chi-square test. We also looked at the role of numerous socio-demographic, economic, geographical, and behavioural factors in blood pressure status using a logistic regression model. Results The prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension was 36.2% (95% confidence interval: 35.2–37.5%) and 31.6% (95% CI: 30.5–32.7%) respectively. Prehypertension was shown to be substantially higher in males than in women, while hypertension was found to be higher in females compared to men. In addition, both sexes had a rise in the prevalence of blood pressure as they grew older. A according to multivariate logistic regression analysis, the main common risk factors for prehypertension and hypertension were ageing, obesity, and abdominal obesity. Moreover hypercholesterolemia, and marital status (separated/divorced) were correlated to hypertension. Conclusion Prehypertension and hypertension are high and epidemic in Algeria. Therefore, the urgent quantification and monitoring of their risk factors becomes a necessity to plan appropriate preventive measures, in order to fight against NCDs in general.

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“…Since the turn of the century, Algeria shows an epidemiological transition towards chronic non-communicable diseases. As a result, Algeria is witnessing a growing increase in the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and cancer (28) . Among these, hypertension is the most prevalent public health concern, followed by diabetes (29) .…”

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Body composition and anthropometric indicators as predictors of blood pressure: a cross-sectional study conducted in young Algerian adults

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Various body indicators are used to predict health risks. However, controversies still exist regarding the best indicators to predict cardiovascular diseases. Using a large number of measurements, our aim was to assess their associations with blood pressure (BP) and to identify the most relevant parameters to be used in health surveillance studies. The population included 589 students (67.2% women) aged 20-25 years from Constantine (Algeria). Sixteen parameters were considered, including crude body measurements, ratios and body fat indicators based on bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). We used multi-adjusted linear regression models to assess the associations between body measurements and BP. According to WHO definitions, underweight, overweight-without obesity, obesity and hypertension were identified in 6.1%, 18.0%, 2.4% and 5.1% of the subjects respectively. Prevalence of hypertension was higher in men than in women (11.9% vs 1.8%; p<0.001). In the whole sample, almost all indicators were positively associated with systolic and diastolic BP. The Suprailiac skinfold had the strongest associations with systolic (β=3.498; p<0.001) and diastolic (β=2.436; p<0.001) BP, and as a whole, arm circumferences and weight were also good candidates. The currently used BMI, waist-to hip, waist-to-height ratio and BIA indictors also predicted BP, but they did not seem to be better determinants of BP than crude anthropometric measurements. This study showed that overweight and hypertension were already found in the present population of young Algerian adults. Most body indicators were highly associated with BP, but simple anthropometric measurements appeared to be particularly useful to predict blood pressure.

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