The prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in population aged 30-65 years in rural area, Amphoe Phon, Khon Kaen

The prevalence of hypertension in a population aged 30-65 years in a rural area in Amphoe Phon, Khon Kaen was 18 per thousand (22 per thousand in males and 16 per thousand in females). The prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension was 5 per thousand (10 per thousand in males and 2 per thousand in...

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Published in:	Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand Vol. 75; no. 5; p. 259
Main Authors:	Polpinit, A, Ungsununtawiwat, M, Bhuripanyo, K, Bhuripanyo, P, Tatsanavivat, P, Thrasana, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Thailand 01-05-1992
Subjects:	Adult Age Factors Aged Blood Glucose - analysis Body Mass Index Female Humans Hypertension - blood Hypertension - epidemiology Linear Models Male Middle Aged Prevalence Risk Factors Rural Health Thailand - epidemiology Thailand
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Summary:	The prevalence of hypertension in a population aged 30-65 years in a rural area in Amphoe Phon, Khon Kaen was 18 per thousand (22 per thousand in males and 16 per thousand in females). The prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension was 5 per thousand (10 per thousand in males and 2 per thousand in females). The risk factors of blood pressure elevation were age, body mass index, level of development of village and non farmer occupation.
ISSN:	0125-2208