Why the study?
Does prehypertension increase the risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality in Chinese adults aged 40 years and older?
Population
169,871 Chinese adults aged 40 years and older
Comparison
Prehypertension (120-139/80-89 mmHg) vs Normotension (<120/80 mmHg)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Baseline in 1991, follow-up in 1999-2000
Authors
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Prehypertension was associated with higher CVD risk in Chinese adults ≥40 years; hypothesis-generating for early intervention trials.
Does prehypertension increase the risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality in Chinese adults aged 40 years and older?
Prehypertension is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality in Chinese adults, suggesting that treatment may be particularly beneficial in those with a history of CVD or diabetes.
Gu et al. (2009) studied this question.
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