2012•Laboratory Medicine and ClinicRequires access
The correlative factor analysis of prevalence rate of hypertension in Wuhan residents
Xia Chun
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Abstract
Objective To understand of the prevalence of hypertension status in Hubei province,and also provide the scientific bases for the prevention and effective interventions of hypertension.Methods Three thousands cases over 18 with high blood pressure were randomly selected for epidemiological investigation about body mass index,sickness rate and age.Results Overall prevalence rate of hypertension was 10.34% in cases over 18 years old in Wuhan.The rates of men and women were 8.61% and 11.75%,respectively.These of rural and urban were 6.25% and 14.10%,respectively.Overweight,obesity,age and living in urban areas were high-risk factors for hypertension.Conclusion The prevention and control of hypertension should be reinforced in urban areas,especially for overweight,obese and old age female groups.