Prevalenceof hypertension in south-western Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of hypertension was surveyed in south-western Saudi Arabia. Hypertension was ascertained by measuring blood pressure under standard conditions and by interview for positive history. The overall prevalence was 11.1%, and the age-adjusted prevalence was 10.6% in men and 11.4% in women. Prev...

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Published inEastern Mediterranean health journal Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 211 - 218
Main Authors Abol Fotouh, M. A., Abu Zeid, Hassan A. H., Abdel Aziz, Mostafa, Alakija, Wole, Mahfouz, Ahmed A., Bassuni, Wagih A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.09.2021
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Summary:Prevalence of hypertension was surveyed in south-western Saudi Arabia. Hypertension was ascertained by measuring blood pressure under standard conditions and by interview for positive history. The overall prevalence was 11.1%, and the age-adjusted prevalence was 10.6% in men and 11.4% in women. Prevalence increased significantly by age. Among previously known cases, 76% were receiving treatment, but only 20% were found controlled. It is concluded that hypertension affects a sizeable proportion of Saudi communities. Further efforts are needed to improve control of the disease
ISSN:1020-3397
1687-1634
DOI:10.26719/1996.2.2.211