Key result
Good diet paradoxically links to ~28-point higher hypertension prevalence in older adults.
Why the study?
Hypertension is common among older adults and is closely related to dietary patterns, but the role of health education in improving dietary behavior and preventing hypertension needed evaluation.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 58.7% vs 86.5%
p-value: p=0.004
Poor dietary habits, including consumption of foods high in sodium and fat, are significantly associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension among the elderly.
Cross-sectional association with paradoxical direction leaves open causal effects of diet on hypertension in older adults.
Hypertension is one of the most common health problems experienced by older adults and is closely related to dietary patterns. A study conducted among elderly individuals in the service area of the Ulee Kareng Community Health Center, Banda Aceh, found that 69% of respondents suffered from hypertension and 63% had poor dietary habits. The analysis revealed a significant relationship between dietary patterns and the incidence of hypertension (p = 0.004). These findings highlight the important role of health education in improving public knowledge and awareness, particularly among older adults, regarding healthy eating habits. Through structured educational programs implemented within families, communities, and healthcare settings, individuals can gain a better understanding of nutritious food choices and hypertension prevention. Therefore, health education serves as an important strategy for reducing the risk of hypertension and improving the quality of life of older adults.
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Salmannur et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=100). Poor dietary pattern vs. Good dietary pattern was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (p=0.004). Dietary patterns were significantly associated with the prevalence of hypertension among older adults (p=0.004), though paradoxically, 86.5% of those with a good diet had hypertension compared to 58.7% with a poor diet.
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