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This study aims to explore the relationship between hypertension and glucose intolerance in Bahrainis, focusing on educational status and socio-economic factors.

February 1, 2000International Journal of EpidemiologyOpen Access

Relation of high blood pressure to glucose intolerance, plasma lipids and educational status in an Arabian Gulf population

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FAFaisal Al-MahroosArabian Gulf University KAKhaldoon Al‐RoomiArabian Gulf University PMPaul McKeigueEdinburgh Cancer Research

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Cross-sectional survey finds associations between hypertension, glucose intolerance, and educational status in Bahrainis, suggesting socioeconomic influences.

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This study aims to explore the relationship between hypertension and glucose intolerance in Bahrainis, focusing on educational status and socio-economic factors.
Cross-sectional survey of 2120 Bahrainis aged 40-69 years.
Assessment of hypertension defined by specified blood pressure levels and treatment status.
Analysis of associations with glucose intolerance, plasma cholesterol, waist girth, and educational level.
Age-adjusted prevalence of hypertension was 21%, 31%, and 38% across normal, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes respectively (95% CI for all).
Multivariate analysis revealed raised blood pressure linked to waist girth, plasma cholesterol, glucose intolerance, and postmenopausal status in women.
An inverse relationship between blood pressure and educational status was observed, indicating socioeconomic deprivation.

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Al-Mahroos et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a222ddb9f07bfb2f8e21fbb https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/29.1.71

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Cross-sectional survey finds associations between hypertension, glucose intolerance, and educational status in Bahrainis, suggesting socioeconomic influences.

Relation of high blood pressure to glucose intolerance, plasma lipids and educational status in an Arabian Gulf population

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Relation of high blood pressure to glucose intolerance, plasma lipids and educational status in an Arabian Gulf population

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