
Blood pressure patterns among the Omani population / Hasab, A.A.;Jaffer, A.;Hallaj, Z.
Tác giả : Hasab, A.A.;Jaffer, A.;Hallaj, Z.
Năm xuất bản : 1999
Chủ đề : 1. Age Distribution. 2. Blood Pressure. 3. Cross-Sectional Studies. 4. Hypertension. 5. Income. 6. Logistic Models. 7. Needs Assessment. 8. Obesity. 9. Population Surveillance. 10. Questionnaires. 11. Risk Factors. 12. Sex Distribution.
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Tóm tắt : | 46-54 The National Blood Pressure Survey aimed to determine blood pressure levels among Omanis > or = 18 years, study the epidemiological factors most related to blood pressure and suggest a programme for the management and control of hypertension in Oman. Of the 4732 people screened, 1278 [27.01%] had high blood pressure. Multiple regression analysis showed that blood pressure depended on age, body mass index and income per capita simultaneously. In a logistic regression model, adjusted risks associated with obesity and those aged >/= 45 years were significantly increased compared with the relevant different categories. A national plan of action for hypertension control and management is recommended and discussed |
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