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Age differences in the association between marital status and hypertension: a population-based study
Kuibao Li1, Xiangjie Ma2, Liangyan Yuan3
1Heart Center and Beijing key Laboratory of Hypertension, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. kuibaoli@126.com.
Journal of Human Hypertension
|June 5, 2021
Summary
Marital status changes, particularly for younger individuals, are linked to increased hypertension risk. This association is more pronounced in men and those who were previously married.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Inconsistent findings exist regarding the link between marital status and hypertension.
- Understanding age-specific associations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between marital status and hypertension, considering age and sex differences.
- To analyze blood pressure levels and hypertension odds across various marital statuses and age groups.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 13,088 adults (≥25 years) in the Hainan Hypertension Survey (China Hypertension Survey).
- Classified marital status into unmarried, married, and formerly married groups.
- Employed multivariable logistic and linear regression models, adjusting for covariates.
Main Results:
- Married individuals, especially younger (<40) and older (≥60) men, showed higher hypertension odds than unmarried counterparts.
- Younger individuals who were formerly married had elevated hypertension odds compared to older counterparts, with odds decreasing with age.
- Findings from logistic and linear regression models on blood pressure levels were consistent.
Conclusions:
- Marital status changes are associated with increased odds of hypertension.
- This association is more evident in younger populations and men.
- The study highlights the importance of marital transitions in cardiovascular health strategies.
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