Prevalenceof hypertension in south-western Saudi Arabia

Autor:	M. A. Abol Fotouh, Wagih A. Bassuni, W. Alakija, Ahmed A. Mahfouz, Hassan A. H. Abu Zeid, Mostafa Abdel Aziz
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	Geography education General Medicine
Zdroj:	Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2:211-218
ISSN:	1687-1634 1020-3397
DOI:	10.26719/1996.2.2.211
Popis:	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
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