Key result
Among elderly residents in a Malaysian care home, the prevalence of hypertension was 62.6% and diabetes was 25.8%, with diabetics having a significantly higher risk of hypertension (OR 2.56).
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus among older adults living in an old folks home in Malaysia?
Population
155 residents aged 60 years and above living in an old folks home in Penang, Malaysia
Design
Cross-sectional
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Supports screening in Malaysian care homes; leaves open generalizability and causality in other elderly populations.
Cross-Sectional (n=155)
No
What is the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus among older adults living in an old folks home in Malaysia?
Effect estimate: OR 2.56
There is a high prevalence and low awareness of hypertension and diabetes among elderly residents in a Malaysian institution, highlighting the need for vigilant screening programs.
A 2011 study conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus (n=155). Among elderly residents in a Malaysian care home, the prevalence of hypertension was 62.6% and diabetes was 25.8%, with diabetics having a significantly higher risk of hypertension (OR 2.56).
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