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Prevalence and Determinants of Hypertension among Iranian Adults, Birjand, Iran

Toba Kazemi1, Morteza Hajihosseini1, Hamidreza Mashreghimoghadam1

  • 1Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.

International Journal of Preventive Medicine
|June 7, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Hypertension prevalence in Birjand is high, affecting about one-fifth of adults. Blood pressure is higher in men, the elderly, and individuals with diabetes or dyslipidemia.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hypertension (HTN) is a significant risk factor for noncommunicable diseases globally.
  • Understanding HTN prevalence is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence rate of hypertension in the Birjand population.
  • To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with hypertension.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1286 individuals in Birjand in 2014.
  • Hypertension defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥90 mmHg.
  • Statistical analysis included Chi-square test, independent t-test, and one-way ANOVA (P < 0.05 significance).

Main Results:

  • The overall prevalence of hypertension was 20.1% (10.3% systolic, 6.9% diastolic).
  • Mean SBP and DBP were significantly higher in men, increased with age and body mass index, and were elevated in individuals with diabetes and dyslipidemia.
  • Self-reported hypertension prevalence was 12.3%.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of hypertension in Birjand is notably high, with approximately one-fifth of the population affected.
  • Elevated blood pressure is associated with male gender, older age, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.
  • Regular blood pressure monitoring and control are essential across various population segments.
Abstract

Keywords:
Diastolic blood pressureIranhypertensionprevalencesystolic blood pressure

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