Key result
Rural residence was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension compared to urban residence (25.93% vs 22.73%, adjusted OR 1.22).
Why the study?
Does rural residence compared to urban residence affect the prevalence of hypertension in adults in Jilin province, China?
Cross-Sectional (n=14,956)
Yes
Does rural residence compared to urban residence affect the prevalence of hypertension in adults in Jilin province, China?
Odds Ratio: 1.22 (95% CI 1.1–1.36)
Absolute Event Rate: 25.93% vs 22.73%
p-value: p=<0.001
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Rural residence may warrant heightened hypertension awareness in Jilin; cross-sectional data leaves open causal inference and targeted interventions.
Wang et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=14,956). Rural residence vs. Urban residence was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (OR 1.22, 95% CI 1.10-1.36, p=<0.001). Rural residence was associated with a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension compared to urban residence (25.93% vs 22.73%, adjusted OR 1.22).
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