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Age-dependent gender differences in hypertension management

Stacie L Daugherty1, Frederick A Masoudi, Jennifer L Ellis

  • 1Division of Cardiology, 12605 E, 16th Avenue, Mailstop B130, PO Box 6511, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. stacie.daugherty@ucdenver.edu

Journal of Hypertension
|February 19, 2011
PubMed

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Hypertension control varies by age and gender. Younger men and older women showed lower rates of controlled blood pressure compared to their peers. Further research is needed to improve hypertension management for all.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Despite gender-neutral hypertension guidelines, disparities in hypertension control persist, potentially varying with age.
  • Previous research indicates potential gender-based differences in hypertension management and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare hypertension control rates between women and men across different age groups.
  • To investigate the influence of age on gender-related differences in hypertension control.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of incident hypertension cases within three integrated healthcare systems (2001-2007).
  • Hypertension control defined by guideline-recommended blood pressure levels within one year of diagnosis.
  • Multivariable logistic regression models used to assess gender and age associations with hypertension outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The cohort comprised 152,561 patients with incident hypertension; 55.6% were women.
  • Overall, men had slightly lower hypertension control rates than women (41.2% vs. 45.7%).
  • A significant gender-by-age interaction revealed younger men (18-49) had 17% lower odds and older men (≥65) had 12% higher odds of control compared to women.

Conclusions:

  • Hypertension control rates differ significantly by age and gender, with younger men and older women facing greater challenges.
  • These findings highlight the need for age-specific strategies to optimize hypertension management.
  • Further investigation into the underlying reasons for age-related gender disparities in hypertension control is warranted.
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