Abstract
High blood pressure (HBP) is a public health problem with high prevalence and serious medical consequences. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of high blood pressure and its associated factors in adults aged 25 to 64 in the health district of Aplahoue in Benin. This was a cross-sectional study carried out in 2016. The study involved 540 participants randomly selected by cluster sampling techniques. A questionnaire was used to collect data on dietary patterns, lifestyles and socio-economic conditions. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with HBP. The median age of participants was 40 years old with an interquartile range of [32-51.5] years. Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure were 133.56 ± 20.68 and 83.26 ± 13.29 mmHg, respectively. The prevalence of HBP was 29.94%. The urban environment, the high frequency of salt consumption, the low frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption, the habit of smoking, physical inactivity, and being overweight were found to increase the risk of HBP. Interventions to promote healthy lifestyles are timely in the health district of Aplahoue.
Highlights
IntroductionAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2016, Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) were responsible for 40.5 million or 71% of global deaths [1]
Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) are a rising epidemic worldwide
In 2017, 3 million deaths globally were attributed to high blood pressure (HBP) [1]
Summary
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2016, NCDs were responsible for 40.5 million or 71% of global deaths [1]. In 2017, 3 million deaths globally were attributed to high blood pressure (HBP) [1]. Most of these deaths (80%) occurred in low- and middle-income countries [2, 3]. HBP has a significant negative impact on the economy of African countries, ranging from high medical costs to decreased productivity, both at the individual and national levels [4, 7]. In the context of limited resources in low-income countries, primary prevention remains the best solution against HBP, like other NCDs, which require long-term and expensive treatment [8]
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