Key result
Pre-elderly hypertensive patients uniformly consume high-risk diets, with ~76% having insufficient fiber intake.
Why the study?
Hypertension prevalence is increasing globally and in Bengkulu City, with pre-elderly individuals at high risk due to physiological changes; dietary patterns are crucial for prevention and management.
Observational (n=75)
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Pre-elderly hypertension patients in this Indonesian cohort display high-risk dietary habits characterized by widespread excessive sodium and fat intake paired with insufficient fiber consumption, highlighting the need for targeted nutritional education.
Pre-elderly hypertensives exhibit universal high-risk diets; hypothesis-generating for targeted education but leaves open causal impact on outcomes.
Background: Hypertension, known as "The Silent Killer," is a global health problem with an increasing prevalence, including in Indonesia and particularly in Bengkulu City. In 2023, the prevalence of hypertension in Bengkulu reached 24.8%. The pre-elderly group (45-59 years) has a high risk due to physiological changes in the body. Dietary patterns play a crucial role in the prevention and management of hypertension. This study aims to describe the nutritional patterns of pre-elderly hypertension patients in the working area of Kuala Lempuing Health Center, Bengkulu City, in 2025. Method: This descriptive study used a survey research design with a quantitative approach. The study population was pre-elderly hypertension patients at the Kuala Lumpur Health Center. Data collection was carried out through interviews using the FFQ-SQ form. Data were analyzed descriptively to describe the characteristics of pre-elderly hypertension and their dietary patterns. Result: The study showed that all respondents (100%) still consumed types of food that are risky for hypertension, such as high-sodium and high-fat foods, as well as low-fiber foods. The average fat intake of respondents was 2 grams (excessive in 41.3%), and most (76.0%) had insufficient fiber intake. The majority of respondents (56.0%) also had excessive sodium intake. The eating frequency of respondents was classified as sufficient (100%). Respondent characteristics showed that women, those aged ≥50 years, with elementary school education, and private sector employment had a significant prevalence of hypertension. Conclusion: From this study, it is concluded that the dietary patterns of pre-elderly hypertension patients in the area are still at high risk. It is recommended to increase education on healthy eating patterns, especially regarding sodium and fat restriction, and increased fiber intake.
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Lestari et al. (2025) conducted an observational in Hypertension (n=75). High-risk dietary patterns was evaluated on Proportion of participants consuming high-risk diets for hypertension. Among pre-elderly hypertensive patients, 100% consumed high-risk diets characterized by excessive sodium (56.0%), insufficient fiber (76.0%), and high fat (41.3%) intake.
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