Key result
The prevalence of hypertension in Iran was approximately 23% in adults aged 30-55 years and 50% in those >55 years, with a 1.3% higher prevalence in women compared to men (P<0.0001).
Population
93,661 subjects from 29 eligible studies published during 1996-2004 in Iran, plus data from a large national…
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Informs hypertension screening priorities across Iran; confirms substantial burden with marked heterogeneity and extends prior epidemiological mapping.
Systematic Review (n=93,661)
Yes
p-value: p=<0.0001
The prevalence of hypertension in Iran is high, affecting approximately 23% of adults aged 30-55 and 50% of those over 55, highlighting a significant public health burden.
Haghdoost et al. (2008) conducted a systematic review in Hypertension (n=93,661). Female sex and older age vs. Male sex and younger age was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (p=<0.0001). The prevalence of hypertension in Iran was approximately 23% in adults aged 30-55 years and 50% in those >55 years, with a 1.3% higher prevalence in women compared to men (P<0.0001).
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