Survey on the Prevalence Rate of Hypertension in 10408 Adults in Liuzhou

Objective To survey the prevalence rate of hypertension in adults in Liuzhou city as a base line survey for population intervention. Methods A cohort of the 10408 residents of Liuzhou were enrolled,average aged 37.4±10 7 years The demographic data of the inhabitants and laboratory examinations were investigated. Results The adjusted prevalence rate of hypertension in this population was 16 67%(male 19 56%, female 14 23%);first grade hypertension was 72 05 percent, second grade 22 40%, and third grade 5 55%. The detected rate of IFG?DM and lipid abnormalities in hypertension group was higher than that in normal blood pressure group( P 0 001). The prevalence rate of hypertension in overweight and obesity groups was higher than that in normal BMI group(OR was 3 93, 10 85, respectively) The prevalence of hypertension in higher waist circumference group was greater than that in normal waist circumference group(OR 5 29). Conclusion The prevalence rate of hypertension in adults in Liuzhou was 16 7%. The patients with hypertension usually associate with glucose metabolism and lipid metabolism abnormalities. The age, overweight and obesity are important factors affecting the prevalence of hypertension.