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October 15, 2008Journal of Applied SciencesOpen Access

To Investigate the Relation of Hypertension and Anthropometric Measurement among Elderly in Malaysia

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Why the study?

Is there an association between anthropometric measurements, dyslipidemia, and hypertension among institutionalized elderly in Malaysia?

Population

92 elderly residents in two old folks homes in urban Malaysia

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

LLLatiffah Abdul LatiffPHParichehr Hanachi

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Overview

Supports screening by anthropometrics and lipids in institutionalized elderly; leaves open causal inference and intervention effects.

Structured PICO

Is there an association between anthropometric measurements, dyslipidemia, and hypertension among institutionalized elderly in Malaysia?

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Population
92 elderly residents in two old folks homes (Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheras and Little Sisters of the Poor) in urban Malaysia
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Comparator
Normotensive individuals
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Outcome
Association between anthropometric measurement, dyslipidemia, and hypertensionsurrogate

Anthropometric measurements and dyslipidemia are significantly associated with hypertension among institutionalized elderly in Malaysia, highlighting the need for targeted intervention programs.

Cite This Study

Latiff et al. (2008) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a744ae34e109b88a161aef2https://doi.org/10.3923/jas.2008.3963.3968
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