June 7, 2012Kathmandu University Medical JournalOpen Access

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hypertension in Adults Living in Central Development Region of Nepal

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Population

527 adults (age ≥18 years, 214 males and 313 females) living in the Central Development Region of Nepal.

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

JCJagdish ChatautKathmandu University RARojeena AdhikariDhulikhel Hospital NSN P SinhaDhulikhel Hospital

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Implication

Hypertension prevalence data support targeted screening in Nepal; leaves open whether modifying associated factors alters outcomes in this population.

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Population

527 adults (age ≥18 years, 214 males and 313 females) living in the Central Development Region of Nepal.

Outcome

Prevalence of hypertension (defined as per JNC VII criteria) and associated risk factors.

Hypertension is highly prevalent (22.4%) among adults in the Central Development Region of Nepal and is strongly associated with modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity.

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Chataut et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6fd2345d37378ac1dce0e7 https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v9i1.6255

Topics

Hypertension management

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Implication

Hypertension prevalence data support targeted screening in Nepal; leaves open whether modifying associated factors alters outcomes in this population.

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hypertension in Adults Living in Central Development Region of Nepal

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

Topics

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Hypertension in Adults Living in Central Development Region of Nepal

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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