Hipertensão arterial entre funcionários de banco estatal no Rio de Janeiro. Hábitos de vida e tratamento

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“…In the 1990s, a study of state bank employees in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, estimated hypertension prevalence as 18.3% in the subjects. The subjects were the same ages as those in this study; the prevalence of hypertension was higher in males (22.3%) than females (12.6%) ( p <0.001), and the prevalence increased with age (30). …”

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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in bank employees according to different defining criteria, Vitória/ES, Brazil

Salaroli¹,

Saliba²,

Zandonade³

et al. 2013

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OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in bank employees in the city of Vitoria/ES, Brazil.METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study that included 521 working men and women ≥20 years of age. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, biochemical, and hemodynamic characteristics were collected. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed using the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program-ATPIII and the International Diabetes Federation. A logistic regression model was used to calculate the crude and adjusted OR of the variables, and the statistical level of significance was set at 5.0%.RESULTS:We identified 86 (17.2%) and 113 (22.6%) subjects with metabolic syndrome according to the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program-ATPIII and the International Diabetes Federation, respectively. The risk of developing metabolic syndrome was higher in individuals with a high school education (OR 2.6 [CI95%, 1.1-6.1]). In overweight and obese subjects, the risks were also higher (OR 12.6 [CI95%, 4.8-33.2, p = 0.000] and OR 43.7% [CI95%, 16.1-118.9, p = 0.000], respectively).CONCLUSION:A large number of bank employees have metabolic syndrome, which can be associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Individuals who had college degrees had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome; this finding can be explained by the high rates of overweight and obesity found in subjects with college and graduate school educations.

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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in bank employees according to different defining criteria, Vitória/ES, Brazil

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Zandonade³

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“…11 Arterial hypertension is the main modifiable risk factor for coronary disease, cerebrovascular diseases, congestive cardiac insufficiency, and other cardiovascular diseases 13 The adequate treatment of arterial hypertension significantly reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. 4,12,15 Thus, knowledge of the distribution of hypertension among the population and the identification of vulnerable groups are of great interest to public health.…”

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Validade da hipertensão arterial auto-referida e seus determinantes (projeto Bambuí)

2004

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ObjectiveAssessing the validity of self-reported hypertension and its determinants among adults living in the community was the objective of this study. Method A simple random sample of residents in the city of Bambuí, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil aged ≥18 years was selected. Three blood pressure measurements were performed in 970 inhabitants. Sensitivity, specificity as well as positive and negative predictive values of self-reported hypertension were assessed in relation to hypertension (mean blood pressure ≥90 or ≥140 mm Hg and/or present use of antihypertensive drugs). Results Sensibility and specificity of self-reported hypertension were 72.1% (95% CI: 69.3-75.0) and 86.4% (95% CI: 84.3-88.6), respectively. Its prevalence was 27.2% (95% CI: 24.4-30.1), being reasonably similar to the prevalence of hypertension (23.3%; 95% CI: 20.7-26.1%). The validity of self-reported hypertension was higher among women, among individuals aged 40-59 and ≥60 years, among those who visited a doctor more recently (< two years) and among those with higher body mass index (≥25 kg/m 2 ). ConclusionsThe results of this study show that self-reported hypertension is an appropriate indicator of hypertension prevalence, even in a population not living in a large urban center.

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“…1 Although there are no Brazilian surveys on hypertension prevalence among health care professionals, some regional studies reveal a prevalence ranging from 22% to 44% in the urban adult population, considering the hypertension criterion as blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg. [2][3][4][5][6][7] There are some studies in specific populations such as general employees, 8 civil construction workers, 9 bank employees, 10 university servants, 11 and workers in a leather factory, 12 revealing prevalences of 15%, 16%, 18%, 22% and 56%, respectively. In the health area, a study carried out in the city of Salvador, Bahia, with the members of a hospital nursing staff showed a prevalence of 36%.…”

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Hypertension in employees of a University General Hospital

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PURPOSE:To find out the prevalence of hypertension in employees of the Hospital and relate it to social demographic variables.METHODS: Blood pressure measurement was performed with a mercury sphygmomanometer, using an appropriate cuff size for arm circumference, weight, and height in a population sample of 864 individuals out of the 9,905 employees of a University General Hospital stratified by gender, age, and job position.RESULTS: Hypertension prevalence was 26% (62% of these reported being aware of their hypertension and 38% were unaware but had systolic/diastolic blood pressures of ≥140 and/or ≥90 mm Hg at the moment of the measurement). Of those who were aware of having hypertension, 51% were found to be hypertensive at the moment of the measurement. The prevalence was found to be 17%, 23%, and 29% (P <.05) in physicians, nursing staff, and "others", respectively. The univariate analysis showed a significant odds ratio for the male gender, age ≥50 years, work unit being the Institute of Radiology and the Administration Building, educational level ≤elementary school, length of work ≥10 years, and body mass index ≥30 kg/m 2 . The multivariate logistic regression model revealed a statistically significant association of hypertension with the following variables: gender, age, skin color, family income, and body mass index.CONCLUSIONS: Hypertension prevalence was high, mainly in those who were not physicians or members of the nursing staff. High-risk groups (obese, non-white, men, low family income) should be better advised of prevention and early diagnosis of hypertension by means of special programs.

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Hipertensão arterial entre funcionários de banco estatal no Rio de Janeiro. Hábitos de vida e tratamento

Abstract: Purpose -This study estimates the frequency of treatment of high blood pressure and compares life-styles among hipertensives and non-hipertensives.Methods

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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in bank employees according to different defining criteria, Vitória/ES, Brazil

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and related factors in bank employees according to different defining criteria, Vitória/ES, Brazil

Validade da hipertensão arterial auto-referida e seus determinantes (projeto Bambuí)

Hypertension in employees of a University General Hospital

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