Hypertension in the adult Omani population

Elaty, Mahmoud Attia Abd; Meky, Fatma A.; Morsi, Magdi; Al-Lawati, Jawad; Sayed, Medhat K. El

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“…In this study, 44 (16.92%) participants were unaware of their HTN, and this rate is significantly lower than that reported in a study conducted in Oman in 2008. 17 The higher awareness rate in our study can be explained by the higher mean age in our study, the difference in the study time (2008 vs 2017) and the regional differences in health systems.…”

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Predictors of Undiagnosed and Uncontrolled Hypertension in the Local Community of Byblos, Lebanon

Kanj

Khalil

Kossaify

et al. 2018

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Objective:This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension (HTN) in a local community in Lebanon.Design and methods:In this cross-sectional study, we interviewed 911 adults in the local community of Byblos, Lebanon, and 691 were enrolled in the study. Blood pressure (BP), height, and weight were measured. The diagnosis of HTN was based on the 2013 European Society of Hypertension (ESH)/ European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines (systolic BP ⩾140 mm Hg and/or diastolic BP ⩾90 mm Hg). The data collected were analyzed using “Statistical Package for the Social Sciences” software (SPSS).Results:A total of 260 participants were found to be hypertensive, either previously diagnosed or undiagnosed, yielding an overall prevalence of HTN of 37.62%. Of these participants, 149 (57.31%) were previously diagnosed and had controlled BP, and 111 (42.69%) had undiagnosed or uncontrolled HTN. Of these 111 participants, 44 had undiagnosed HTN and 67 were previously documented as hypertensive but had uncontrolled BP. Younger age and the absence of associated cardiovascular comorbidities were found to be associated with undiagnosed HTN, whereas high body mass index, smoking, and nonadherence to therapy were found to be associated with uncontrolled HTN.Conclusion and implications:This study revealed a relatively high prevalence of HTN in the studied population, along with a high prevalence of undiagnosed and uncontrolled HTN. These findings emphasize the need for wider and more efficient screening strategies to better diagnose and control HTN in the general population.

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Predictors of Undiagnosed and Uncontrolled Hypertension in the Local Community of Byblos, Lebanon

Kanj

Khalil

Kossaify

et al. 2018

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“…Previous studies show a high percentage of undiagnosed CVD risk factors, such as diabetes and hypertension, in the region (Abd El-Aty et al 2015 ; El Bcheraoui et al 2014a , b ; Najafipour et al 2014 ). The evidence shows that delayed detection and undiagnosed risk factors, especially diabetes, are strong predictors of fatal CVDs (Nakagami et al 2006 ).…”

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Burden of cardiovascular diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study

2017

Int J Public Health

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ObjectivesTo report the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) during 1990–2015.MethodsWe used the 2015 Global Burden of Disease study for estimates of mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of different CVD in 22 countries of EMR.ResultsA total of 1.4 million CVD deaths (95% UI: 1.3–1.5) occurred in 2015 in the EMR, with the highest number of deaths in Pakistan (465,116) and the lowest number of deaths in Qatar (723). The age-standardized DALY rate per 100,000 decreased from 10,080 in 1990 to 8606 in 2015 (14.6% decrease). Afghanistan had the highest age-standardized DALY rate of CVD in both 1990 and 2015. Kuwait and Qatar had the lowest age-standardized DALY rates of CVD in 1990 and 2015, respectively. High blood pressure, high total cholesterol, and high body mass index were the leading risk factors for CVD.ConclusionsThe age-standardized DALY rates in the EMR are considerably higher than the global average. These findings call for a comprehensive approach to prevent and control the burden of CVD in the region.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s00038-017-1012-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…In the Iranian population, the prevalence of hypertension ranged from 18.4% (23) and 38% (23). Risk factors for hypertension in Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) countries consist of two categories: nonmodifiable risk factors including age, sex, genetic factors and family history of hypertension, and modifiable factors such as physical inactivity, obesity, high levels of dietary sodium intake, hypercholesterolaemia, diabetes and educational level (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26).…”

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Prevalence, control and risk factors related to hypertension among Moroccan adults: a multicentre study

Achhab¹,

Nazek²,

Maalej³

et al. 2019

East Mediterr Health J

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Background: Hypertension is a leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity. Aims: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and clinical profile of hypertension in a large sample of individuals in Morocco. Methods: This was a multicentre and cross-sectional study conducted on patients consulting primary care physicians in Morocco between 2008 and 2009. Data were collected via a medical examination and a questionnaire covering patient demographics, medical history and cardiovascular risk factors. Results: In total, 10 714 individuals attending primary care physicians participated in this study. Mean age was 49.6 ± 16.3 years. The total prevalence of hypertension was 39.8%. When adjusted for age and sex, the overall prevalence of hypertension was 26.6% (26.3% in men and 28.0% in women). Among patients with history of hypertension, 85.9% of patients were prescribed antihypertensive medication and/or lifestyle and dietary advice. Nevertheless, only 17.1% had controlled hypertension. Conclusions: This study suggests that the prevalence of hypertension in Morocco is high. Hypertension may also be underdiagnosed and ineffectively treated. Efforts to heighten public awareness and control of hypertension should be enhanced in the public primary care services.

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Hypertension in the adult Omani population

Cited by 21 publications

References 19 publications

Predictors of Undiagnosed and Uncontrolled Hypertension in the Local Community of Byblos, Lebanon

Predictors of Undiagnosed and Uncontrolled Hypertension in the Local Community of Byblos, Lebanon

Burden of cardiovascular diseases in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, 1990–2015: findings from the Global Burden of Disease 2015 study

Prevalence, control and risk factors related to hypertension among Moroccan adults: a multicentre study

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