Sex differences in prevalence and determinants of hypertension among adults: a cross-sectional survey of one rural village in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Prevention of mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) through control of hypertension is a public health priority in Bangladesh. Our objective was to assess sex differences in prevalence and determinants of hypertension among adults in one rural area of Bangladesh.

Study design

Cross-sectional.

Setting and participants

From January 2014 to December 2015, we conducted a cross-sectional study of 2600 men and women aged ≥18 years located in one rural district of Bangladesh. We collected data on demographics, behavioural factors, physical measurements and health history.

Primary outcome measures

Our primary outcome was hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥140 or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg).

Results

The average age of participants wa

SUBMITTER: Islam JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7467534 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature