Analysis on prevalence and epidemic trend of hypertension in Beijing

  Objective   To explore the prevalence and distribution of hypertension in Beijing.

  Methods   A prospective study on prevalence and behavior model of hypertension was conducted by means of face2to2face interview among 25 000 people(age≥15)selected by cluster sampling in Beijing.Their blood pressure and body mass index(BMI)were measured according to the standard questionnaire.

  Results   (1) The prevalence of hypertension was 26.4% in sample people, while standard rate was 25.0%;The prevalence of hypertension was 27.0% in men, while standard rate was 25.2%;The prevalence of hypertension was 25.8% in women, while standard rate was 24.9%.The male and female prevalence of hypertension increased with age.The prevalence of hypertension was over 50% in people(age≥45).(2)The prevalence of hypertension increased quickly in suburb people and it was higher than that of city for the first time.(3)Systolic blood pressure increased with age and it increased more quickly in women older than 55 years old.(4)There was "3 high, 3 low" phenomenon in hypertension.(5)The prevalence of hypertension was related to BMI.

  Conclusion   The prevalence of hypertension was high and it increased year after year.So its prevention and cure should be strengthened.