An epidemiological survey on hypertension and risk factors in Fuyang during 2012

Objective To survey the prevalence of hypertension,rate of receiving treatment and control,and awareness of patients,analyze the risk factors of hypertension,and provide a scientific basis for prevention and treatment of hypertension in the region. Methods In consideration of level of economy developing,population and location of the city Fuyang,4131 people aged more than 18 years old were selected by random sampling. The blood pressure was measured using the mercury sphygmomanometer. The biochemical markers were tested by auto analyzer. The associated risk factors of hypertension were analyzed by Logistic regression analysis. Results The total incidence was 41. 08%. The incidence in male and female were 43. 27% and 39. 60%,respectively,the difference was not significant(χ2= 1. 195,P = 0. 252). The prevalence in urban and rural areas was 41. 13% and 41. 04%,respectively,the difference was not significant( χ2= 0. 01,P =0. 918). The prevalence of hypertension in female rose with the age,while not in the male. There were significant difference in awareness of hypertension between man and woman( χ2= 11. 555,P = 0. 003),but there were no significant difference in the rate receiving treatment and control between man and woman( χ2= 0. 135,P = 0. 714;χ2= 1. 147,P =0. 284). There was no significant difference in the rate of awareness and control of hypertension between urban and rural areas(χ2= 4. 413,P = 0. 336;χ2= 4. 353,P = 0. 337),but the rate receiving treatment in rural areas was significantly lower than that in urban areas(χ2= 4. 637,P = 0. 036). The risk factors for hypertension age,BMI,high sodium diet and family history of hypertension by logistic regression analysis. Conclusion The prevalence of hypertension is high in Fuyang,but the rate of awareness,treatment and control of hypertension is low. Age,BMI,high sodium diet and family history are the risk factors of hypertension. We should strengthen the popularization of knowledge and health education of hypertension,enhance the awareness,treatment and control rates in all people,especially the older women in rural areas,improve the prevention and treatment of hypertension,and reduce the incidence of hypertension.