Prevalence and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Hypertension in a Rural Adult Population.

Kim, Joung Soon; Ko, Un Yeong; Moon, Yong; Lim, Min Kyung; Ko, Min Joung

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Korean Journal of Epidemiology 1996;18(1): 55-63.

Prevalence and Epidemiologic Characteristics of Hypertension in a Rural Adult Population.

Joung Soon Kim, Un Yeong Ko, Yong Moon, Min Kyung Lim, Min Joung Ko

Abstract

To determine the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension we performed cross-sectional study in a rural area. We measured BP and body mass index(BMI), and interviewed adult residents over 30-year-old age. 337 males and 357 females participated the survey. BP was checked twice and the mean was used to determine age and sex specific mean BP and prevalence of hypertension. Prevalence of definite hypertension(BP>or=160/95 or on medication) was 14. 0% in males and 17. 7% in females. Risk factor for hypertension was analysed by multiple logistic regression; age (10years: OR=l. 7) and BMI(1 BMI unit: OR=l. 2) were positively associated with hypertension but smoking(1 pack year: OR=0.9) was shown to have inverse relationship.

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