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Association between hypertension and musculoskeletal complaints: a population-based study
Alessandra Cristina Kerkhoff1, Leila Beltrami Moreira, Flávio Danni Fuchs
1Postgraduate Studies Program in Cardiology, Universidade Federal do Rio, Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Journal of Hypertension
|August 28, 2012
Summary
Chronic musculoskeletal complaints are more common in men with uncontrolled hypertension on medication. The study found no significant link in women or men not on blood pressure drugs, suggesting hypertension isn't a risk factor for these complaints.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular Health
Background:
- Hypertension is a prevalent cardiovascular condition.
- Musculoskeletal complaints significantly impact quality of life and healthcare utilization.
- Understanding the relationship between hypertension and musculoskeletal issues is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between hypertension and musculoskeletal complaints in a population-based sample.
- To investigate potential differences in this association between men and women.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing multistage sampling and home interviews.
- Hypertension defined by blood pressure measurements or medication use.
- Musculoskeletal complaints assessed via a structured questionnaire over a 3-month period.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints was 33%; hypertension was 34% in 1858 participants.
- Hypertension was associated with higher musculoskeletal complaint prevalence in both sexes initially.
- This association remained significant only in men with uncontrolled hypertension using medication (aRR=1.78).
Conclusions:
- Uncontrolled hypertension treated with medication is linked to increased musculoskeletal complaints in men.
- The study suggests hypertension is neither a risk nor a protective factor for musculoskeletal complaints in women or men not on medication.
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