September 1, 1994Journal of Hypertension
A north-south comparison of blood pressure and factors related to blood pressure in the People??s Republic of China
Population
8,885 adults aged 35-54 years, including urban and rural males and females.
Design
Cross-sectional
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Discussion
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Implication
North-south BP gradient in China supports regional risk awareness; leaves open unmeasured factors for prospective confirmation.
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Population
8,885 adults aged 35-54 years (4,706 from northern China [Beijing] and 4,179 from southern China [Guangzhou]), including urban and rural males and females.
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Outcome
Average systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressuressurrogate
Blood pressure is significantly higher in northern compared to southern Chinese populations, a difference only partially explained by known blood pressure-related traits.
Limitations
- The role of other traits requires assessment
Cite This Study
Huang et al. (1994) studied this question.