Key result
Combined obesity was associated with a more than four-fold increased risk of combined systolic and diastolic hypertension (aOR 4.39) among apparently healthy adults in rural Nigeria.
Why the study?
Few data exist on the prevalence and predictors of hypertension among apparently healthy Nigerian adults, complicating efforts by policy-makers to control the emerging disease burden.
Cross-Sectional (n=517)
Yes
Odds Ratio: 4.39 (95% CI 2.25–8.58)
p-value: p=<0.001
A high prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension patterns exists among apparently healthy adults in rural Nigeria, with obesity and low education identified as significant modifiable predictors.
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Prevalence estimates in asymptomatic Nigerians warrant attention; leaves open causal inference and screening policy impact.
Ayogu et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=517). Combined obesity vs. Absence of combined obesity was evaluated on Combined systolic and diastolic hypertension (CSDH) (aOR 4.39, 95% CI 2.25-8.58, p=<0.001). Combined obesity was associated with a more than four-fold increased risk of combined systolic and diastolic hypertension (aOR 4.39) among apparently healthy adults in rural Nigeria.
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