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N A Kovalkova1, Yu I Ragino, A D Hudyakovа
1Research Institute of Internal and Preventive Medicine - Branch of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences.. terap2000@yandex.ru.
Kardiologiia
|March 12, 2019
Summary
Hypertension prevalence is higher in men than women aged 25-45 in Novosibirsk. Blood pressure levels increase with age, with men showing higher rates and women experiencing a rise in hypertension grades later in life.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Blood pressure (BP) and hypertension prevalence are critical public health indicators.
- Understanding age and gender-specific BP trends is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate blood pressure levels and hypertension prevalence in Novosibirsk residents aged 25-45.
- To analyze age- and gender-specific patterns in hypertension.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional population study conducted in Novosibirsk from 2013-2016.
- Inclusion of 479 men and 612 women aged 25-45, divided into 25-34 and 35-45 age groups.
- Hypertension defined as BP ≥140/90 mmHg per Russian recommendations (2004).
Main Results:
- Mean systolic and diastolic BP were significantly higher in men than women and increased with age in both sexes.
- Hypertension prevalence was 28% in men and 9% in women.
- Older age groups (35-45) showed increased hypertension prevalence and severity compared to younger groups (25-34), particularly in men.
Conclusions:
- Significant gender disparities in hypertension prevalence exist, with men affected more severely.
- While BP indicators show favorable trends over 30 years, gender differences persist.
- Age is a significant factor, with hypertension risk increasing in older adults within this demographic.