Hypertension subtypes at high altitude in Peru: Analysis of the Demographic and Family Health Survey 2016-2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of hypertension in Peru has increased over the years. Approximately one third of the Peruvian population lives at high altitudes. This population presents particular physiological, genetic and environmental characteristics that could be related to the prevalence of hypertension and its subtypes.

Objective

To assess the association between altitude and hypertension in the Peruvian population through an analysis of a nationally representative survey.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the Demographic and Family Health Survey for the period 2016-2019. We included 122,336 individuals aged 18 years and older. Hypertension was defined according to the JNC-7 guidelines. High-altitude location was defined as a residential cluster loca

SUBMITTER: Ortiz-Saavedra B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11014732 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature