Sociodemographic patterns of urine sodium excretion and its association with hypertension in Chile: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to determine the main factors (sociodemographic, anthropometric, lifestyle and health status) associated with high Na excretion in a representative population of Chile.

Design

Na excretion (g/d), a valid marker of Na intake, was determined by urine analysis and Tanaka's formulas. Blood pressure was measured by trained staff and derived from the mean of three readings recorded after 15 min rest. The associations of Na excretion with blood pressure and the primary correlates of high Na excretion were determined using logistic regression.

Setting

Chileans aged ≥15 years.ParticipantsParticipants (n 2913) from the Chilean National Health Survey 2009-2010.

Results

Individuals aged 25 years or over, those who were obese and those who

SUBMITTER: Petermann-Rocha F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10260645 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature