Alcohol-hypertension association among Chinese Tibetans and potential mechanism: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to examine the relationship between alcohol consumption patterns and hypertension in high-altitude populations. Additionally, it seeks to assess the mediating effects of metabolic factors on this association.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

A subproject of a national survey conducted in high-altitude regions of Tibet, China.

Participants

A total of 53 460 residents aged 35-75 years were selected using multistage cluster sampling.

Outcome measures

Hypertension was defined as a systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg, self-reported physician-diagnosed hypertension or current use of antihypertensive medications.

Analysis methods

Multivariate logistic regression analyses were used

SUBMITTER: Peng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506083 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature