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[Distribution characteristics of blood pressure in Hainan centenarians]

J Li1, S S Wang2, S S Yang2

  • 1Health Service Department, the Fifth Medical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China；Institute of Geriatrics, Beijing Key Laboratory of Research on Aging and Related Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics Diseases, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China.

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|January 27, 2021
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Hypertension affects 71.9% of Hainan centenarians, primarily as isolated systolic hypertension. Blood pressure varies by gender and region, with women and eastern regions showing higher risks.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Centenarians represent a unique population for studying aging and health.
  • Understanding blood pressure profiles in extreme longevity is crucial for public health.
  • Hainan province has a high concentration of centenarians, making it a key study area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate blood pressure levels and hypertension influencing factors in Hainan centenarians.
  • To establish baseline data for future research on blood pressure in this population.
  • To analyze the prevalence and characteristics of hypertension among the oldest old.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study utilizing baseline data from the China Hainan Centenarian Cohort Study (CHCCS).
  • Inclusion of 1,002 centenarians with data from questionnaire surveys, physical examinations, and physiological index detection.
  • Hypertension prevalence analysis based on the 2018 guidelines for Chinese adults.

Main Results:

  • Median systolic blood pressure: 152.0 mmHg; diastolic: 76.0 mmHg; pulse pressure: 76.5 mmHg.
  • Hypertension prevalence was 71.9%, with isolated systolic hypertension at 60.1%.
  • Women (OR=1.624) and the eastern region had higher hypertension risks compared to men and northern/central regions.

Conclusions:

  • High prevalence of hypertension, predominantly isolated systolic hypertension, observed in Hainan centenarians.
  • Significant gender and regional disparities in hypertension prevalence exist within this population.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions considering demographic factors in centenarian health.

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