Blood pressure distribution and electrolytes excretion in a sample of the Nepalese population

This paper presents the distribution of the blood pressure in a sample of 355 Nepalese citizens and the Na+ and K+ content in 180 morning urine spots. The blood pressure distribution suggests that this sample has the characteristics of a "low blood pressure population". The Na+/K+ ratio in the urine spots is relatively high (mean +/- S.D.: 4.6 +/- 3.4). Hypotheses concerning these contradictory findings are proposed.