Key result
Poor dietary patterns are linked to ~73% lower odds of hypertension in older adults.
Why the study?
Hypertension is highly prevalent among the elderly, and dietary patterns are a modifiable risk factor whose association with hypertension requires analysis.
Does a poor dietary pattern increase the incidence of hypertension in elderly adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=90)
No
Does a poor dietary pattern increase the incidence of hypertension in elderly adults?
Poor dietary patterns, characterized by high sodium and low potassium intake, are significantly associated with hypertension among the elderly.
May support dietary screening in older adults; leaves open causal effects on hypertension incidence.
Hypertension is a leading global cause of mortality, with a high prevalence among the elderly. Dietary patterns constitute a modifiable risk factor. This study aimed to analyse the association between dietary patterns and the incidence of hypertension among the elderly. A quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted at the Medan Johor Community Health Centre. A sample of 90 elderly individuals was selected via purposive sampling. Dietary data were collected using a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ), and blood pressure was measured using a sphygmomanometer. Data analysis employed the Chi-Square test. A total of 72.2% of respondents had hypertension, and 65.6% had poor dietary patterns. Bivariate analysis indicated a significant association between dietary patterns and the incidence of hypertension (p-value = 0.022; OR = 0.268). Elderly individuals with poor dietary patterns had a 0.268 times higher risk of hypertension compared to those with good dietary patterns. A significant association exists between poor dietary patterns and the incidence of hypertension among the elderly at the Medan Johor Community Health Centre. Promotive and preventive efforts through balanced nutrition education are essential.
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Waruwu et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=90). Poor dietary patterns vs. Good dietary patterns was evaluated on Incidence of hypertension (OR 0.268, 95% CI 0.083-0.870, p=0.022). Poor dietary patterns were significantly associated with the incidence of hypertension among older adults, with a reported odds ratio of 0.268 compared to good dietary patterns.