The prevalence and predictors of hypertension in Kherameh cohort study: a population based study on 10663 persons in south of Iran

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is an important risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease(CVD) mortality and morbidity among Iranians. The present study aimed to estimate theprevalence of HTN and some of its related factors in south of Iran.Material and Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted on the data of thePersian cohort study in Kherameh. The participants consisted of 10663 people aged 40-70 years. HTN was defined as either Systolic/Diastolic Blood Pressure (SBP/DBP)greater than or equal to 140/90 mmHg or taking medications. The logistic regressionmethod was used to identify the factors associated with HTN.Results: The age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR) of HTN was 21.44 (95% CI: 21.22%-21.65%) and 33.53% (95% CI: 33.22%-33.85%) in males and females, respectively. Old age,being unemployed, low education level, high Body Mass Index (BMI), diabetes, drug abuse,cerebro-cardiovascular disease, suffering from another chronic disease, family history of CVD,and other chronic diseases were independently associated with HTN (p<0.05).Conclusions: This study revealed the increased prevalence of HTN in rural and urbanareas. Therefore, the health system needs to develop strategies to raise the accessibility ofscreening and diagnostic services.

کلیدواژه ها:

Prevalence ، Risk factor ، Blood pressure