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The Jamaican hypertension prevalence study.

Dalip Ragoobirsingh1, Donovan McGrowder, Errol Y Morrison

  • 1Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, Mona, Kingston, Jamaica. emorrisn@uwimona.edu.jm

Journal of the National Medical Association
|July 20, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Hypertension affects 30.8% of Jamaicans aged 15 and older. Key risk factors include female sex, older age, obesity, diabetes, and family history, informing public health policy.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Health

Background:

  • Hypertension is a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding local prevalence and risk factors is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Jamaica faces a substantial burden of non-communicable diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the point prevalence of hypertension in Jamaica.
  • To identify key demographic and clinical risk factors associated with hypertension in the Jamaican population.
  • To provide data for the development of public health policies and strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A two-stage stratified random sampling design was employed.
  • Data were collected from 2,064 participants aged 15 years and older.

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  • Logistic regression analysis was used to identify risk factors.

    • Main Results:

    • The point prevalence of hypertension in Jamaica was found to be 30.8% for individuals aged 15 and over.
    • Significant risk factors identified include being female, advancing age, obesity, diabetes, and a family history of hypertension.
    • Non-response rates were documented and incorporated into the final analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypertension is highly prevalent in Jamaica, particularly in the adult population.
    • Specific demographic and lifestyle factors significantly increase the risk of hypertension.
    • These findings underscore the need for comprehensive strategies to manage and prevent hypertension in Jamaica.