Prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension in Nepal: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies regarding blood pressure of Nepal have demonstrated a contrasting prevalence. We aimed at providing a generalized estimate of the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension in urban, suburban, and rural areas of Nepal.

Methods

This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines. A thorough search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science was performed, and studies satisfying the eligibility criteria were reviewed. Pooled prevalence was calculated by random-effects model, and the sources of heterogeneity were explored with meta-regression and subgroup analysis.

Results

Twenty-three studies with 99,792 subjects were identified, and the estimated rate of hypertension and prehypertension were found to be 27.3% (95% CI: 23.8-30.9) and 35.4% (30.3-40.8). Th

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6489280 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature