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Archives   2005

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   17,  Number   1

TITLE:   Prevalence of hypertension in pardagyi village, Kyauktan Township.
AUTHOR:   Han Win; Khin Myat Tun; Maung Maung Toe; San Hla Mu; Wah Wah Aung; Mo Mo Win; Toe Toe
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2005; 17(1): 22-26
ABSTRACT:   A cross-sectional community survey was carried out in Pardagyi village, Kyauktan Township in October 1998 to determine the prevalence of hypertension in adults aged 25 to 59 years and to identify the potential risk factors for hypertension in that area. A total of 394 subjects participated in the study. Overall prevalence of hypertension was 15.48% (diastolic greater than or equal to 90 mmHg, or systolic greater than or equal to 140 mmHg, or currently taking antihypertensive medication). The distribution of different categories of hypertension showed mild hypertension (diastolic blood pressure 90-104 mm Hg) to be the most frequent form (83.6%). Among the hypertensives, 75.4% were aware of their diagnosis and 51.5% were taking treatment. Hypertension awareness and treatment were found to be significantly higher in women (p= < 0.01). Regarding the risk factors, older age (45 to 59 years), being a current smoker, Body Mass Index equal to or more than 25 and self-reported diabetes mellitus were associated with increased odds of being hypertensive in this study.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Hypertension.
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