Key result
African American race is linked to ~61% higher odds of hypertension compared to Caucasians.
Why the study?
Racial/ethnic disparities in hypertension prevalence persist in the United States, and it is unclear whether these disparities are explained by differences in comorbidities.
Comparison
African Americans vs Caucasians vs Hispanics in hypertension prevalence
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Racial HTN disparities persist after comorbidity adjustment in cross-sectional data; leaves open causal pathways and targeted interventions.
Cross-Sectional (n=30,852)
Yes
Odds Ratio: 1.61 (95% CI 1.39–1.86)
p-value: p=<0.001
Racial and ethnic disparities in hypertension prevalence in the US persist even after adjusting for relevant covariates including comorbidities, with African Americans having the highest prevalence.
Opara et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in hypertension (n=30,852). African American race/ethnicity vs. Caucasians was evaluated on hypertension prevalence (APOR 1.61, 95% CI 1.39-1.86, p=<0.001). African Americans were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension compared to Caucasians (adjusted OR 1.61; 99% CI 1.39-1.86; P<0.001), independent of comorbidities.
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