Key result
A family history of hypertension was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension (aOR 2.47) and better disease management, but did not correlate with improved healthy behaviors.
Why the study?
This study was designed to investigate the influence of family history of hypertension on hypertension prevalence, management, and healthy behaviors among Korean adults.
Does a family history of hypertension influence hypertension prevalence, management, and healthy behaviors in Korean adults?
Population
8,280 Korean adults who underwent health examination and food frequency questionnaire
Comparison
Presence vs absence of family history of hypertension
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Hypothesis-generating for family history screening in hypertension; prospective studies needed before guiding interventions.
Cross-Sectional (n=8,280)
Does a family history of hypertension influence hypertension prevalence, management, and healthy behaviors in Korean adults?
Odds Ratio: 2.47 (95% CI 2.01–3.04)
Absolute Event Rate: 25.4% vs 13.3%
p-value: p=<0.001
While a family history of hypertension is associated with higher prevalence, awareness, and pharmacological treatment of hypertension, it does not translate into better adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Choi et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=8,280). Family history of hypertension vs. No family history of hypertension was evaluated on Hypertension prevalence (aOR 2.47, 95% CI 2.01-3.04, p=<0.001). A family history of hypertension was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension (aOR 2.47) and better disease management, but did not correlate with improved healthy behaviors.
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