Abstract
Background: Pre-hypertension is known as the precursor of hypertension. We could
prevent or delay hypertension by controlling pre-hypertension.
Objectives: In this study, we investigated the prevalence of pre-hypertension and its risk
factors in an Iranian population, East of Iran, in 2014.
Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1280 subjects living
in Birjand, East of Iran in 2014. After explaining about the project, a questionnaire
containing demographic characteristics and clinical backgrounds was filled out by
all subjects. Participants were classified as pre-hypertension (PHTN) if systolic blood
pressure was 120 - 139 mmHg or if diastolic blood pressure was 80 - 89 mmHg. Data were
analyzed by chi-square test and multiple logistic regression using SPSS (version 22). P <
0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results: Among 1286 participants, 21.4% had pre-hypertension. Results showed that
pre-hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM) and smoking were more prevalent among
men than women (P < 0.001), while prevalence of dyslipidemia was more observed in
women (P < 0.001). In addition, the risk of pre-hypertension was more in men (OR =
2.9), overweight (OR = 3.7), and obese (OR = 5.6) subjects. Smoking cigarette showed a
protective effect (OR = 0.4).
Conclusions: Pre-hypertension was more prevalent among men and obese subjects. Since
pre-hypertension progresses to hypertension and increases the risk of cardiovascular
disease, it needs more attention by public health policy makers to change people’s
lifestyle.
prevent or delay hypertension by controlling pre-hypertension.
Objectives: In this study, we investigated the prevalence of pre-hypertension and its risk
factors in an Iranian population, East of Iran, in 2014.
Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1280 subjects living
in Birjand, East of Iran in 2014. After explaining about the project, a questionnaire
containing demographic characteristics and clinical backgrounds was filled out by
all subjects. Participants were classified as pre-hypertension (PHTN) if systolic blood
pressure was 120 - 139 mmHg or if diastolic blood pressure was 80 - 89 mmHg. Data were
analyzed by chi-square test and multiple logistic regression using SPSS (version 22). P <
0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Results: Among 1286 participants, 21.4% had pre-hypertension. Results showed that
pre-hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM) and smoking were more prevalent among
men than women (P < 0.001), while prevalence of dyslipidemia was more observed in
women (P < 0.001). In addition, the risk of pre-hypertension was more in men (OR =
2.9), overweight (OR = 3.7), and obese (OR = 5.6) subjects. Smoking cigarette showed a
protective effect (OR = 0.4).
Conclusions: Pre-hypertension was more prevalent among men and obese subjects. Since
pre-hypertension progresses to hypertension and increases the risk of cardiovascular
disease, it needs more attention by public health policy makers to change people’s
lifestyle.
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