Key result
Regional variations in hypertension prevalence were observed in Germany, with the highest rates in the Central-East (39% men, 40% women) versus the North-West (30% men) and South (26% women).
Population
7,074 adults aged 18-79 years from the population-based German Health Interview and Examination Survey…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Regional hypertension variations persist in Germany after adjustments; leaves open targeted interventions and causal research.
Cross-Sectional (n=7,074)
Yes
There are significant regional variations in hypertension prevalence, awareness, and control within Germany, which persist after adjustment for sociodemographic and risk factors.
Diederichs et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=7,074). Region of residence vs. Other regions was evaluated on Regional differences in blood pressure distribution and management. Regional variations in hypertension prevalence were observed in Germany, with the highest rates in the Central-East (39% men, 40% women) versus the North-West (30% men) and South (26% women).
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