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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease Research

Background:

  • Hypertension (HTN) poses a significant public health challenge, particularly in resource-limited rural settings.
  • Understanding HTN trends, risk factors, and gender disparities is crucial for effective control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate hypertension trends, key risk factors, and gender disparities in rural China.
  • To propose targeted strategies for improving HTN control in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study utilizing data from the Henan Rural Cohort Study (2015-2022).
  • Hypertension defined by blood pressure thresholds, self-diagnosis, or medication use.
  • A 7-tier blood pressure staging system and generalized linear mixed-effects model (GLMM) were employed.

Main Results:

  • Hypertension prevalence increased slightly, while awareness and treatment rates improved, but control remained low (6.2% to 12.3%).
  • Women exhibited a 1.53-fold higher risk of hypertension compared to men.
  • Key risk factors identified include alcohol consumption (OR=1.37) and overweight status (OR=1.76).

Conclusions:

  • Hypertension in rural China is influenced by behavioral factors and healthcare access disparities.
  • Gender-sensitive, community-based interventions, including task-shifting, are essential to manage the increasing burden of hypertension.