The prevalence of hypertension and its distribution by sociodemographic factors in Central Mozambique: a cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and its prevalence has been rising in low- and middle-income countries. The current study describes HTN prevalence in central Mozambique, association between wealth and blood pressure (BP), and HTN monitoring and diagnosis practice among individuals with elevated BP.

Methods

The study used data from a cross-sectional, representative household survey conducted in Manica and Sofala provinces, Mozambique. There were 4101 respondents, aged ≥20 years. We measured average systolic and diastolic BP (SBP and DBP) from three measurements taken in the household setting. Elevated BP was defined as having either SBP ≥140 or DBP ≥90 mmHg.

Results

The mean age of the participants was 36.7 years old, 5

SUBMITTER: Matsuzaki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7709228 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature