Key result
Among 350 bank employees in Zahedan, the prevalence of hypertension was 61.1% and obesity was 10.3%, both of which increased significantly with age.
Why the study?
Obesity and hypertension are major health threats in sedentary, stressful jobs, but their prevalence and related factors among bank employees in Zahedan, Iran were unknown.
Population
350 bank employees aged 23 to 57 years from 15 bank branches in Zahedan, Iran
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Supports workplace hypertension screening in similar cohorts; leaves open occupational drivers of age-related rises.
Cross-Sectional (n=350)
Yes
Bank employees in Zahedan, Iran, exhibit a high prevalence of hypertension (61.1%) and overweight/obesity, highlighting the need for periodic screening in this sedentary and high-stress occupational group.
Montazerifar et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity and hypertension (n=350). Bank employment was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension. Among 350 bank employees in Zahedan, the prevalence of hypertension was 61.1% and obesity was 10.3%, both of which increased significantly with age.
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