Key result
Hypertension affects ~35% of adult outpatients, driven by physical inactivity, high BMI, and diet.
Why the study?
The prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among adult outpatient clients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, were not well characterized.
Population
487 adult outpatient clients in hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Design
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Authors
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Prevalence data may guide local screening in Addis Ababa clinics; leaves open causal roles of risks pending prospective studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=487)
No
Hypertension is highly prevalent (34.7%) among adult outpatients in Addis Ababa and is strongly associated with lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity and high BMI.
S. Abebe (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=487). Risk factors (physical inactivity, high BMI, animal butter consumption) vs. Absence of risk factors was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (95% CI 30.6-38.8). The overall prevalence of hypertension among adult outpatient clients in Addis Ababa was 34.7%, with significant risk factors including physical inactivity, high BMI, and animal butter consumption.
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