Meybodi, H. R. A., Khashayar, P., Rezaei-Homami, M., Heshmat, R. and Larijani, B. (2014) Prevelance of hypertension in an Iranian population. Renal Failure, 36(1), pp. 87-91. (doi: 10.3109/0886022X.2013.832315)
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Abstract
Background: The prevalence of HTN varies considerably worldwide. This study was carried out to illustrate the prevalence of hypertension in a group of Iranian population based on the data gathered for Iranian Multi-centric Osteoporosis Studies (IMOS). Methods: This study analyzes the systolic and diastolic blood pressure from the IMOS, a multi-centric cross-sectional study carried out on apparently healthy men and women in urban areas of major Iranian cities to study bone health. Results: Overall, 26.21% of the studied cases were estimated to be hypertensive; the condition was more prevalent among older males. Each year increase in age was associated with 1.070 higher risk of developing hypertension. Conclusion: Hypertension is quite prevalent among Iranian population and the prevalence of the condition is rising in the context of progressive rise in age and BMI.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Rezaeihemami, Dr Mohsen |
| Authors: | Meybodi, H. R. A., Khashayar, P., Rezaei-Homami, M., Heshmat, R., and Larijani, B. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment |
| Journal Name: | Renal Failure |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis/Informa Healthcare |
| ISSN: | 0886-022X |
| ISSN (Online): | 1525-6049 |
| Published Online: | 12 September 2013 |
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