Key result
Older age linked to ~8-fold higher odds of hypertension versus young adults.
Why the study?
Hypertension prevalence is high in Africa and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke, but data regarding its magnitude and risk factors were scarce.
Population
3560 participants aged 18 years and older in Addis Ababa city
Design
Community-based cross-sectional study
Authors
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May inform age-targeted screening in urban Ethiopia; observational data leaves open causality and intervention effects.
Cross-Sectional (n=3,560)
Odds Ratio: 8.23 (95% CI 4.09–16.55)
Absolute Event Rate: 58.69% vs 12.86%
p-value: p=<0.001
Nearly one-third of adults in Addis Ababa are hypertensive, with a high rate of unawareness, highlighting the need for community-based screening and lifestyle interventions.
Asemu et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=3,560). Age ≥50 years vs. Age 18-29 years was evaluated on Hypertension (AOR 8.23, 95% CI 4.09-16.55, p=<0.001). The overall prevalence of hypertension among adults in Addis Ababa was 29.24%, with age ≥50 years significantly increasing the odds of hypertension compared to those aged 18-29 years (AOR 8.23).
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