Why the study?
Peru faces a significant burden of hypertension and socioeconomic disparities, but studies exploring the association between socioeconomic determinants, hypertension, and prehypertension in the Peruvian population are lacking.
Population
33,336 people aged 15 and older in Peru
Comparison
Socioeconomic determinants compared across blood pressure classifications (normal, prehypertension, and hypertension)
Design
Nationally representative cross-sectional survey analysis
Authors
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Socioeconomic disparities signal need for equity-focused screening in Peru; leaves open causal pathways and intervention effects for prospective research.
Significant socioeconomic disparities, including education, wealth, and region of residence, are associated with the prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension in the Peruvian population.
Chambergo‐Michilot et al. (2021) studied this question.
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