Key result
Anxiety was associated with an increased risk of incident hypertension in prospective studies (HR 1.55; 95% CI 1.24-1.94) and prevalent hypertension in cross-sectional studies (OR 1.18).
Why the study?
Does anxiety increase the risk of hypertension in adults?
Meta-Analysis (n=231,535)
Yes
Does anxiety increase the risk of hypertension in adults?
Hazard Ratio: 1.55 (95% CI 1.24–1.94)
Anxiety is significantly associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension, highlighting the potential importance of early detection and management of anxiety for cardiovascular prevention.
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Anxiety may increase hypertension risk; leaves open whether screening or treatment alters incidence.
Jin et al. (2015) conducted a meta-analysis in Hypertension and Anxiety (n=231,535). Anxiety vs. No anxiety was evaluated on Hypertension (HR 1.55, 95% CI 1.24-1.94). Anxiety was associated with an increased risk of incident hypertension in prospective studies (HR 1.55; 95% CI 1.24-1.94) and prevalent hypertension in cross-sectional studies (OR 1.18).
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