Epidemiological status quo of hypertension in elderly population in Changchun, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the epidemiological status quo of hypertension in elderly population in Changchun, China, and provide a reference for the prevention and control strategies of hypertension of elderly population in this region.

Design

A cross-sectional study, as a part of a comprehensive project in Northeast China, was designed to perform in 10 districts in Changchun.

Participants and setting

A total of 6846 participants who were ≥60 years old were selected using a random sampling method.

Main outcome measures

The epidemiological status quo of hypertension.

Results

The prevalence of hypertension in Changchun was 52.6%. Among participants with hypertension enrolled in this study, 87.6% of the participants had been diagnosed with hypertension befor

SUBMITTER: Ren Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8968531 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature