This study provides descriptive statistics on selfreported hypertension, conventional risk factors such as, obesity, age, smoking, socioeconomic status, diabetes, and high cholesterol, and proposed risk factors, such as selfreported indices of racial discrimination, lead exposure risk factors age of housing, residence lead containment, childhood lead poisoning, etc. Dec 17, 2015 hypertension is an emerging public health problem in sub saharan africa ssa and urbanization is considered to favor its emergence. High blood pressure can put you at risk for a variety of harmful diseases and conditions. Risk factors of hypertension among adults aged 3564. High blood pressure can run in a family, and your risk for high blood pressure can increase based on your age and your race or ethnicity. Hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries including ethiopia. These include race, family history, age, and gender. Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension.
Clinical guidelines for the management of hypertension of therapeutic intervention. Hypertension or high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, and death and is a major global health concern. Zicha1,2 1center for cardiovascular research and 2institute of physiology, academy of sciences of the czech republic, prague, czech republic received june 5, 2009 accepted october 30, 2009 summary. Each additional year was associated with a 2% increased risk of naion. However, there are factors that can increase a persons chance of developing it. High blood pressure can be caused by many factors, but mostly notably are diabetes, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption. Genetics may also play a part in your risk of hypertension. Data is available on hypertension in urban population but few studies are reported in rural areas. A growing body of research demonstrates that psychosocial factors play an important role in the development of hypertension. Coronary heart disease risk factors cardiology jama. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors in an urban area of bangladesh. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, affects millions of americans, from children to older adults.
The factors associated with clinical hypertension stages 1 and 2 were older age. You can have it for a long time without knowing it. The estimates of the prevalence, the risk factors and the level of awareness of hypertension could help in galvanizing efforts at prioritizing the cardiovascular health of older persons in africa. Hypertension risk factors high blood pressure risk. A family history of hypertension puts a person at a higher risk category than a person with no family history of hypertension. Pediatric pediatrics adults national kidney foundation. High blood pressure or hypertension is unfortunately one of the most common diseases prevalent in india. Therefore, the simple measure of waist circumference is recommended to identify the body weight component of the metabolic syndrome. Given a paucity of information on hypertension and associated risk factors among urban slum dwellers in ssa, we aimed to characterize the distribution of risk factors for hypertension and investigate their association with hypertension in an urban slum in. As youll see, many of these risk factors are under your control. This condition afflicts about 50 million persons in the united states and as the. Prevalence, awareness, and associated risk factors of. Hypertension risk factors high blood pressure risk factors.
But you can take steps to lower your risk by changing. So, a leading cardiologist at darbhanga working at a su. Hypertension causes and risk factors risk of developing. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among adults in gondar city, northwest ethiopia. High blood pressure can run in a family, and your risk for high blood pressure. In the united states, about 50 million people age six and older have high blood pressure. The probability of developing high blood pressure increases as we get older. The modifiable risk factors that the patient has are his diet, alcohol, consumption, inactive lifestyle, and smoking centers for disease control, 2014. Prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension. It was a community based crosssectional study conducted in two rural areas. A descriptive crosssectional study was carried out among hypertensive patients attending clinics at the cardiology unit, colombo from julyoctober 2009. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
This condition afflicts about 50 million persons in. Prevalence of hypertension and determination of its risk. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors surplus weight, insufficient levels of physical activity, unsuitable eating habits. Hypertension is a major health problem, especially because it has no symptoms. Genetic factor may play an important role in the development of essential hypertension.
Essential hypertension is the most common type, occurring in 9 out of 10 high blood pressure cases. Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors goes hand in hand, and it is not unusual for an individual to have the combination of both. Only consider evaluating for secondary causes of hypertension when there is onset at a young age, no family history, no risk factors, rapid onset of significant hypertension, abrupt change in blood pressure in a patient with previously good control, or a concomitant endocrine abnormality. The truth is, high blood pressure affects people of all ages, races, social classes, sizes and shapes, women as well as mean and even children. Prevalence and risk factors for resistant hypertension among. Hypertension definition of hypertension by medical dictionary. Hypertension definition of hypertension by medical.
The estimates of the prevalence, the risk factors and the level of awareness of hypertension could help in galvanizing efforts at prioritizing. Factors associated with the severity of hypertension among. Generating an epub file may take a long time, please be patient. A range of risk factors may increase the chances of a person developing. Medical history ask about risk factors and rule out any exogenous factors risk factors o modifiable. Hypertension management action guide for health care providers. A distinction must be made between hypertension and high blood pressure. Knowledge about hypertension and factors associated with the. Hypertension causes and risk factors of high blood pressure.
Risk factors associated with high blood pressure in. Social and environmental risk factors for hypertension in. Hypertension highlights 2017 health metrics american heart. The present study aimed at identifying risk factors associated with high blood pressure in adolescents. The interaction of genetic and environmental factors in the etiology of hypertension j. Hypertension is a major risk factor for several cardiovascular diseases cvd. Aug 20, 2014 a growing body of research demonstrates that psychosocial factors play an important role in the development of hypertension. Many of the below said hypertension risk factors can be modified by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Health management center, the third xiangya hospital, central south university, changsha, china. The typical image of a person with hypertension high blood pressure is an overweight, overworked male executive with a very short fuse.
Worldwide, any sustained, raised or elevated blood pressure, is the leading cause of death. Analysis of preliminary data from phase i reveal 60% in gadsden and 39% in roxbury respondents selfreported having hypertension. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence o f various risk factors on hypertension among. The common risk factors for hypertension include the following. However, its prevention and control has not yet received due attention.
Covering primary hypertension definition, causes and risk factors, symptoms and secondary hypertension. Management of hypertension and multiple risk factors to enhance cardiovascular health the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. The interaction of genetic and environmental factors in. Usually, high blood pressure is fleeting and will return to normal. Recent data confirm that the interaction of genetics with multiple environmental risk factors explains the high prevalence of hypertension in the industrialised countries. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death and disability globally and disproportionately impacts lowand middleincome countries lmics, where more than twothirds of people with hypertension live. Treatment of secondary forms of hypertension differs widely. If two or more members of your family have pah or if a family member in your. The objective of the study was to assess the level of knowledge on risk factors and warning signs of stroke among patients with hypertension in maraimalai nagar. Epidemiology of risk factors for hypertension springerlink. Interventions like weight management, increased physical activity, increased fruits and. Find information and medical advice on risk factors for hypertension including existing diseases that can contribute to acquiring hypertension symptoms. Specific causes of secondary hypertension will be briefly mentioned.
Jan 01, 2020 as youll see, many of these risk factors are under your control. Family members share genes, behaviors, lifestyles, and environments that can influence their health and their risk for disease. The risk increases in men over age of 45 and women over age 55. Modifiable hypertension risk factors are the things which we have control over, in our activities of daily living. Some of the most important information about coronary heart disease risk factors has come from the framingham heart study, a study of families in framingham, massachusetts. Hypertension is a prevalent and independent promoter of vascular damage to the heart, brain, kidneys, and limbs.
Some of the risk factors for high blood pressure cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history. In fact, the significant association between systemic hypertension and other cardiometabolic risk factors is well recognized, such as an elevated body mass index, waist circumference, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and a reduced hdl cholesterol, even not reaching criteria for. Excess weight increases your risk of developing high blood pressure. Overweight or obesity if the body mass index bmi is between 25 to 30 kgm3 is considering as overweight and if the bmi is more than 30kgm3 is considering as obese. Given a paucity of information on hypertension and associated risk factors among urban slum dwellers in ssa, we aimed to characterize the distribution of risk factors for hypertension and investigate their association with hypertension in an urban slum in kenya.
People in their mid40s have a higher tendency to develop blood pressure problems. Risk factorsthings that make it more likely for a person to develop coronary heart diseasehave been identified through many scientific studies. Unfortunately most people with hbp are not aware of this. A community based crosssectional study was conducted in april 2012 in gondar city. Global dalys attributable to the 25 leading risk factors. Some male patients can develop multiple metabolic risk factors when the waist circumference is only marginally increased, e. There are several factors predisposing to hypertension. Simple things in life sometimes makes a big impact. To study the prevalence and define deferential risk factors for resistant hypertension rht in a hypertensive population of south asian origin. What are the risk factors associated with hypertension. Risk factors associated with high blood pressure in adolescents. While patients with hypertension are particularly vulnerable to stroke, research suggests that they have poor awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs.
Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among. These factors are known as essential hypertension risks. The presence or absence of riskenhancing factors in this age group without diabetes and 10year risk of 7. The patient has certain lifestyle choices, which makes him susceptible to hypertension. Global, regional, and national comparative risk assessment of 84 behavioural, environmental and occupational, and metabolic risks or clusters of risks for 195 countries and territories, 19902017. Risk factors include health conditions, your lifestyle, and your family history that can increase your risk for high blood pressure. Nov 28, 2012 hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries including ethiopia.
S tress less substantiated by research than the other risk factors, but it appears to be a cause nonetheless. There are several risk factors for high blood pressure. Contributing risk factors and lifestyle modification among hypertensive clients. Risk factors for naion identified american academy of. Population based survey study on hypertension risk factors among adults in ethiopia are lacking. With essential hypertension, the cause of high blood pressure is not known. Hypertension htn is an important public health challenge at auchi. Hypertension is more common in men than women and in people over the age of 65 than in younger persons. The prevalence of hypertension is increasing in bangladesh, especially in urban areas. Differences in prevalence of hypertension and associated. Its important to monitor your blood pressure through regular visits to the doctor.
The treatment and prognosis of resistant hypertension, indications for referral to a hypertension specialist, and how one identifies patients who should be screened for. Some can be controlled and others cant be controlled. Other factors that can cause hypertension include your personal and family genetic history. The objective of this study was to assess hypertension risk factors sociodemographic and behavioural among adults aged 1564 years, at gilgel gibe field research center, 20. Diagnosis criteria the diagnosis of hypertension must be accompanied by an appropriate family. The condition is more common in african americans at an earlier age, along with complications. Nov 23, 2016 management of hypertension and multiple risk factors to enhance cardiovascular health the safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Box 1 indicates the most common risk factors, target organ damage and. Hypertension risk factors risk for hypertension health. This study tests the hypothesis that disparities of hypertension risk in african americans is related to lead exposure, perceptions of racism, and stress, among urban roxbury, ma and rural gadsden, fl communities. Knowledge about hypertension and factors associated with. For example, african americans develop high blood pressure more often than others, and it tends to be more severe and occur at an earlier age. Secondary forms of hypertension are rare and the origin could be. Hypertension is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for.
Manage all patient risk factors by integrating a comprehensive set. Jan 01, 2008 this study tests the hypothesis that disparities of hypertension risk in african americans is related to lead exposure, perceptions of racism, and stress, among urban roxbury, ma and rural gadsden, fl communities. Also commonly known as essential hypertension, primary high blood pressure is a disorder which is associated with elevated blood pressure whose causes are not readily identifiable. The awareness, treatment, and control of high blood pressure were also very low.
Management of hypertension and multiple risk factors to. It is one of the risk factors for cardiovascular mortality. An analysis of survey data on chronic noncommunicable disease at gilgel gibe field research center, south west ethiopia tesfa birlew1, fessahaye alemseged 2 1department of public health, mizan aman health science college, mizan teferi, south nation nationalities and people regional state. If your parents had it, then you might also be at risk. Less expected was a correlation between naion and gender and ethnicity. Although for most people there is no identifiable cause of hypertension, there are known risk factors. Hypertension accounts for an estimated 54 percent of all strokes and 47 percent of all ischemic heart disease events globally. All the patients with hypertension who provided informed written consent were recruited to. Risk factors people of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds are diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension ph.
Hypertension is an important public health challenge in both economically developing and developed countries. Prevalence and risk factors for resistant hypertension. Two key measures are used to determine if someone is overweight or obese. Even though anyone can be diagnosed with ph, certain risk factors make some people more likely to get the disease. Experts estimate that up to 75 percent of cases of hypertension in industrialized countries can be traced directly to obesity. High blood pressure can occur at any point in time for a variety of reasons including stress, alcohol consumption, diet, and fatigue. High blood pressure your doctor might call it hypertension is one of those health problems that can sneak up on you. Whether your overall risk is high or low, you can always take steps to keep your pressure down and protect your health.
The conditions that hypertension triggers, including diabetes, heart disease, and strokes also run in the family. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the u. Pulmonary arterial hypertension pah is rare, but certain factors may make you more likely to develop it. And being overweight or obese increases your chances of developing high blood cholesterol and diabetestwo more risk factors for heart disease. When blood pressure is elevated, the heart and arteries have to work harder than normal to pump blood through the body. High blood pressure can be caused by many factors, but mostly notably are. Hypertension is quantitatively the most important modifiable risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is associated with cardiovascular disease cvd risk factors, incidence, and mortality 3. Hypertension risk factors medicine flashcards quizlet. What other factors increase my risk for high blood pressure. There are certain questions every cardiologist gets asked about blood pressure, a lot.
When hypertension is caused by another condition or disease process, it is called secondary hypertension. The treatment of arterial hypertension should start before significant cardiovascular damage develops and is usually lifelong. Here are the main risk factors for high blood pressure along with tips for keeping yours under control. Hypertension usually has no symptoms, and many affected individuals do not know they have the condition. Hypertension is an emerging public health problem in sub saharan africa ssa and urbanization is considered to favor its emergence. Sep 21, 20 to study the prevalence and define deferential risk factors for resistant hypertension rht in a hypertensive population of south asian origin.
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