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Hypertension in kuwait: the past, present and future.
K El-Reshaid1, R Al-Owaish, A Diab
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait.
Summary
Hypertension affects over a quarter of Kuwait
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular epidemiology
- Public health research
Background:
- Hypertension prevalence in Kuwait is 26.3%.
- Low awareness (23%) and high mortality rates are significant concerns.
- Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and end-stage renal disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present recent epidemiological data on hypertension in Kuwait.
- To highlight the low awareness and high associated mortality.
- To emphasize the need for increased public awareness.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of recent epidemiological data on hypertension prevalence.
- Review of patient demographics, co-morbidities, and treatment patterns.
- Examination of hospital admission data related to hypertension and its complications.
Main Results:
- Prevalence rate of 26.3% with mild to moderate hypertension in 86% of cases.
- Higher prevalence in older individuals, diabetics over 35, and those with obesity.
- Hypertension contributed to 935 hospital admissions in 1997, with related conditions causing over 6500 admissions.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need to increase public awareness of hypertension as a critical cardiovascular risk factor.
- Addressing low disease awareness is crucial to reduce the persistently high mortality rates.
- Interventions should focus on early detection and management to mitigate severe health outcomes.
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