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Hypertension prevalence and control among community‐dwelling lebanese older adults

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: There is a high prevalence of hypertension among Lebanese adults, but no evidence is available on its prevalence and control exclusively among older adults (65 + years). This study provides the first evidence on a representative sample of 502 community elderly and presents the basis for future research and policy implications. Results show an overall prevalence of 52% with a significantly higher female-to-male ratio. Factors independently associated with hypertension were older age, body mass index, and dementia. More than a third of those with a positive history of hypertension had uncontrolled blood levels. Uncontrolled hypertension was higher among women. Increasing awareness about medication adherence and controlling multi-morbidities constitute promising measures to lowering the burden of hypertension among Lebanese older adults, especially women.

Source: Journal of Clinical Hypertension

DOI: 10.1111/jch.13995

Authors: Ghina Fakhri, Sarah Assaad, Monique Chaaya

Institutions: American University of Beirut, University of Cambridge

Language: English

Topic: Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Fogarty International Center