Key result
Diabetes significantly increased the risk of hypertension in the adult Moroccan population (OR 1.72), along with other factors such as age, rural residence, and obesity.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,802)
Odds Ratio: 1.72 (95% CI 1.12–2.63)
Absolute Event Rate: 65.5% vs 37.1%
p-value: p=0.011
In the adult Moroccan population, hypertension is highly prevalent and strongly associated with age, rural residence, obesity, and diabetes, while walking and a diet rich in fish and fresh fruits are protective.
May inform hypertension risk stratification in Moroccan adults with diabetes; leaves open causality and generalizability to interventions.
This study used data from the Moroccan national survey in 2000 to identify the principle risk factors for hypertension in a representative sample of the population age 20+ years. The risk of hypertension increased steadily with age and was higher among rural residents (OR = 1.42) and those with diabetes (OR = 1.72). The risk increased with increased body mass index, waist size and hypercholesterolaemia. The risk of hypertension decreased by 36% and 46% respectively for those who walked 30-60 min and > 60 min daily. Consumption of fish and fresh fruits 1+ times per week was associated with a lower risk. Among those with hypertension, only 21.9% were previously diagnosed and 8.8% were under medical treatment.
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Tazi et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=1,802). Diabetes vs. No diabetes was evaluated on Hypertension (OR 1.72, 95% CI 1.12-2.63, p=0.011). Diabetes significantly increased the risk of hypertension in the adult Moroccan population (OR 1.72), along with other factors such as age, rural residence, and obesity.
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