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Distribution of blood pressure among men in Eskişehir

Alaettin Unsal1, Mustafa Tozun, Afşin Parspour

  • 1Departments of Public Health, Medical Faculty, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Eskişehir, Turkey.

Anadolu Kardiyoloji Dergisi : AKD = the Anatolian Journal of Cardiology
|August 1, 2007
PubMed

Insights

High blood pressure (hypertension) affects over half of men over 40 in Eskişehir. Older age, family history, and obesity are key risk factors, necessitating routine blood pressure screenings.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding blood pressure distribution and risk factors is crucial for preventative strategies.
  • Primary care settings are vital for population health monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and distribution of blood pressure (BP) and hypertension.
  • To identify risk factors associated with high blood pressure in men over 40.
  • To inform public health strategies for hypertension management in Eskişehir.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study conducted in primary care centers in Eskişehir.
  • Involved 2031 men aged over 40 years.
  • Hypertension defined by JNC 7 criteria; statistical analyses included Chi-square, ANOVA, and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • Mean age of participants was 61.73 years.
  • Mean systolic BP was 135.79 mmHg; mean diastolic BP was 80.31 mmHg.
  • Hypertension prevalence was 52.2%; older age, family history, and obesity were significant risk factors (p<0.001, p<0.05, p<0.05 respectively).

Conclusions:

  • Over half of men over 40 in Eskişehir have high blood pressure.
  • Routine blood pressure measurement in primary care is recommended for this demographic.
  • Identifying and managing risk factors like age, family history, and obesity is essential for hypertension control.
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