Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in residents of Haidao town

Objective To study the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in residents of Haidao town,Xiapu county,Fujian province,and to provide evidences for performing specific prevention and control measures for hypertension in insular areas.Methods The information about hypertension and its risk factors were collected among 1 408 residents over age of 30 years from 4 villages by a questionnaire survey and physical examination.Associations between the risk factors and hypertension were analyzed with chi-square test and logistic regression.Results The prevalence rate of hypertension in the residents was 38.5%.The logistic regression analyses indicated that age,heavy alcohol drinking,work intensity,and body mass index were influencing factors of hypertension with the odds ratios of 1.12,1.88,0.49,and 1.21,respectively.ConclusionPrevalence of hypertension in the residents was high.Reducing alcohol consumption,lowering weight,and increasing physical activity contribute to the prevention and control of hypertension.