Prevalence of Hypertension among Asymptomatic Patients During Screening in the Primary Health Care Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a significant public health problem globally, its prevalence and incidence are commonly seen in the Mideast countries, particularly in Saudi Arabia. It is a chronic disease that can harm many systems with its prevalence varying across different populations. The asymptomatic pattern of hypertension makes it a challenging disease. Screening for hypertension in asymptomatic individuals is crucial for early detection and management to prevent complications. Aim: we aim in our study to clarify prevalence of hypertension between asymptomatic patients during screening at primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia.Methods: In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Prince Sultan Medical City, observational research was carried out. Participants in the study were asymptomatic people getting regular checkups at primary health care centers. Blood pressure (BP) was taken using standardized protocols, with hypertension being defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) reading of at least 140 millimeters of mercury and/or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) measurement of no fewer than 90 millimeters of mercury. Data were collected and analyzed to determine the prevalence of hypertension individuals in the study population. Results: A total of three hundred asymptomatic patients were incorporated into the study. The mean patient age was 41.22 years, with 25.7 % being male and 74.3 % female. The overall incidence of hypertension between asymptomatic patients during screening was found to be 20%. Subgroup analysis using age, sex, and other relevant factors will also be presented in the final report. Conclusion: Our study sheds light on the high incidence of hypertension among asymptomatic individuals during evaluation at primary health care centers in Prince Sultan Medical City, Saudi Arabia. The findings underline the importance of routine BP screening in the early identification and treatment of hypertension, which reduces the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in the general population.