The epidemiology of elevated blood pressure as an estimate for hypertension in Aydın, Turkey

Hm, Sönmez; Başak, Okay; Camcı, Celaletdin; Baltacı, Recep; Karazeybek, Hş; Yazgan, Figen; Ertin, İsmail; Çelik, Şç

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“…Similar results have also been reported in studies conducted in Turkey (10,12,13,22). HT prevalence was higher in older ages also in the studies conducted by Arslantaş et al (22) (>50 years old, 59.5%), and Lai et al (26) (>60 years old; 53.09% in men, 56.06% in women).…”

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confidence: 78%

“…Although in various studies conducted in Turkey and other countries have shown that, the prevalence of HT was higher in women than men (7,10,12,13,22,23) in some other studies HT prevalence is more prevalent in men than women (8,24). In our study, gender was a significant risk factor for HT; women had more HT risk than men (31.3% in women, 14.1% in men).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 41%

“…In addition, the number of adults with HT in 2025 was predicted to increase by about 60% (3). While the prevalence of HT in different studies was reported as 8.6-42.1% (5)(6)(7)(8)(9), population-based studies carried out in Turkey have shown that HT is a common disease, with the prevalence in the range of 24.4-44% (10)(11)(12)(13)(14), It is known that HT is important not only because of its high frequency, but also because it is a major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (6,8).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hypertension prevalence and risk factors among adult population in Afyonkarahisar region: a cross-sectional research

Doğan¹,

Toprak²,

Demir³

2012

Anadolu Kardiyol Derg

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Objective: Hypertension is a major public health problem worldwide with increasing prevalence. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of hypertension and related risk factors among adult population in Afyonkarahisar region. Methods: In this cross-sectional research, regarding the population distribution totally 2035 subjects, randomly selected from 75 different parts of our city, both the urban and the rural areas, were included in this epidemiologic research. After the administration of a questionnaire to the subjects, blood samples were taken and physical examinations were performed. Socio-demographic features, diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension, family history of hypertension, coronary heart disease (CHD), smoking, and number of births were evaluated as possible risk factors for hypertension. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test, Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analysis. Results: The overall prevalence of hypertension was 24.2% (31.3% in women, 14.1% in men, p<0.001). Its prevalence increased with age (from 2.2% to 50.4%, p<0.001). Age, gender, DM, family history of hypertension, body mass index (BMI), CHD and income levels were significant risk factors. Diabetic patients had 2.35 times (95%CI 1.70-3.25: p<0.0001) more risk, people who had positive family history 2.23 times (95%CI 1.62-3.07: p<0.0001) more risk and those with high BMI 2.15 times (95%CI 1.66-2.78: p<0.0001) more risk to develop HT than who did not have these factors. In addition, women have 2.74 times (95%CI 2.08-3.62: p<0.0001), more risk than men for HT. We determined CHD and low income as other risk factors for HT (OR=2.32, 95%CI 1.48-3.64: p<0.0001) and OR=1.47, 95%CI 1.08-2.02: p=0.016 respectively). Conclusion: Hypertension is an important health problem in our region. We think that it is possible to reduce the hypertension prevalence with lifestyle changes and educating people, regarding the risk factors. (Anadolu Kardiyol Derg 2012; 12: 47-52) Key words: Hypertension, logistic regression analysis, risk factors, prevalence 47 ÖZET Amaç: Hipertansiyon gittikçe artan prevalansı ile Dünya' da önemli bir halk sağlığı sorunudur. Bu çalışmanın amacı Afyonkarahisar ilinde hipertansiyon prevalansı ve buna bağlı risk faktörlerini irdelemektir. Yöntemler: Şehrin 75 farklı bölgesinden, nüfus dağılımı göz önüne alınarak toplam 2035 birey, randomize olarak hem kent hem de kırsal bölgeden seçilerek bu epidemiyolojik kesitsel çalışmaya dahil edildi. Bireylerden anket uygulamasının ardından kan örneği alındı ve fizik muayene yapıldı. Sosyodemografik özellikler, diyabetes mellitus (DM), hipertansiyon, ailede hipertansiyon öyküsü olması, koroner kalp hastalığı (KKH), sigara, doğum sayısı gibi hipertansiyon için muhtemel risk faktörleri değerlendirildi. İstatistiksel analiz Student t-testi, Ki-kare testi ve lojistik regresyon analizi ile yapıldı. Bulgular: Hipertansiyonun genel prevalansı %24.2 idi (kadınlarda %31.3, erkeklerde %14.1, p<0.001). Yaş ilerledikçe prevalansı artış gösterdi (%2.2'd...

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confidence: 41%

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Hypertension prevalence and risk factors among adult population in Afyonkarahisar region: a cross-sectional research

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Demir³

2012

Anadolu Kardiyol Derg

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“…Cetinarslan et al found that 50.8% of men and 52.5% of women were hypertensive by using the level of 160/90 mm Hg in subjects ≥ 60 years of age in a different part of Turkey (15). In another study from Turkey, 30.1% of men and 51.4% of women older than 60 years of age were found to be hypertensive [14]. It has been well known that the prevalence of hypertension increases with age.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, the prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide. Although few national or regional studies have been undertaken on the prevalence of hypertension in Turkey, a high prevalence of hypertension has been reported (29.6% to 33.4%) in the adult population [6,11,14]. However, there is little data on the prevalence of hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly.…”

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Population-based cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly in Turkey: a cross-sectional survey

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AbstractHypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, obesity and smoking are known to be the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Because the elderly population has been increasing globally, CVD may become a more important public health problem in the future. This report examines the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly in Ankara, Turkey. This was a cross-sectional survey and included a total of 2720 individuals living in the Ankara district. Trained research staff administered a standard questionnaire in the participants’ homes and worksites. The questionnaire collected information on clinical and demographic characteristics and a self-reported medical history, including past history of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, coronary artery by-pass graft operation, and cerebrovascular accident. The mean age of the study participants was 69.5 ± 7.2 years. The study identified 1298 women (78.1%) and 753 men (71.2%) with hypertension, and the overall prevalence of hypertension was 75.4%. A total of 739 (27.2%) people had diabetes mellitus, and, of these people, 603 (81.6%) were hypertensive. A total of 1361 people had hyperlipidemia, and 1103 of these patients were also hypertensive. The overall prevalence of obesity was 27.2%. A total of 553 (20.3%) people were smokers. Our findings indicate that cardiovascular risk factors are very common in the elderly. To maximize risk reduction, physicians must take aggressive measures to decrease cardiovascular risk factors.

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Relationship between dietary mineral intake and blood pressure (BP) in the elderly in Turkey

Karadağ

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Tek

et al. 2012

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

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The epidemiology of elevated blood pressure as an estimate for hypertension in Aydın, Turkey

Cited by 30 publications

References 17 publications

Hypertension prevalence and risk factors among adult population in Afyonkarahisar region: a cross-sectional research

Hypertension prevalence and risk factors among adult population in Afyonkarahisar region: a cross-sectional research

Population-based cardiovascular risk factors in the elderly in Turkey: a cross-sectional survey

Relationship between dietary mineral intake and blood pressure (BP) in the elderly in Turkey

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