Key result
Hypertension affects ~52% of older Lebanese adults, linked to age, BMI, and dementia.
Why the study?
There was no evidence available on the prevalence and control of hypertension exclusively among Lebanese older adults aged 65 years and above.
Cross-Sectional (n=502)
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Supports local hypertension screening in Lebanese elders with dementia or high BMI; leaves open causal links pending longitudinal data.
There is a high prevalence of hypertension among Lebanese adults, but no evidence is available on its prevalence and control exclusively among older adults (65 + years). This study provides the first evidence on a representative sample of 502 community elderly and presents the basis for future research and policy implications. Results show an overall prevalence of 52% with a significantly higher female-to-male ratio. Factors independently associated with hypertension were older age, body mass index, and dementia. More than a third of those with a positive history of hypertension had uncontrolled blood levels. Uncontrolled hypertension was higher among women. Increasing awareness about medication adherence and controlling multi-morbidities constitute promising measures to lowering the burden of hypertension among Lebanese older adults, especially women.
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Fakhri et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=502). Risk factors (older age, body mass index, dementia) was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension. The overall prevalence of hypertension among community-dwelling Lebanese older adults was 52%, with older age, body mass index, and dementia independently associated with the condition.
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