Key result
Pre-hypertension affects ~81% of police officers, linked to age, sex, and lifestyle factors.
Why the study?
The prevalence of hypertension and its associations with demographic and lifestyle factors among Metro Manila police personnel were not well characterized to guide health promotion strategies.
Cross-Sectional (n=300)
An alarmingly high proportion (80.67%) of young, predominantly male police personnel in Metro Manila exhibit borderline or pre-hypertensive blood pressure levels, highlighting an urgent need for targeted workplace lifestyle and health promotion interventions.
This study determined the prevalence of hypertension and its associations with demographic and lifestyle factors among 300 Metro Manila police personnel (2023–2025) to inform targeted health promotion strategies. Using a quantitative descriptive-correlational retrospective design, we analyzed data from stratified random sampling of health records. Respondents were mostly young adults (25–39 years, 72.00%) and male (84.67%). Alarmingly, 80.67% had borderline/pre-hypertensive levels, only 13.67% had normal blood pressure, and 5.67% were hypertensive. Key risks included overweight (29.67%), obesity (8.67%), and alcohol use, with very few exercising regularly. Age, sex, and family history were significantly related to blood pressure levels; lifestyle strongly affected weight risks, while work shifts made no significant difference. Normal lab results and rare comorbidities confirmed that hypertension is still in its early, preventable stage. A multi-component workplace health plan was proposed, featuring quarterly screenings, lifestyle education, physical activity, stress management, and personalized support for high-risk groups. Timely intervention can prevent progression to chronic hypertension, improving both personnel well-being and operational readiness.
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MARTE JOY MENDI (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=300). Occupational and lifestyle factors (e.g., police work, diet, alcohol use) was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension. Among Metro Manila police personnel, 80.67% had borderline or pre-hypertensive blood pressure levels and 5.67% had frank hypertension, which were significantly associated with age, sex, and lifestyle factors.
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