Some of the risk factors for high blood pressure cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history. High blood pressure your doctor might call it hypertension is one of those health problems that can sneak up on you. This study also evaluated the complications associated with hypertension. Genetic factor may play an important role in the development of essential hypertension. Although the epidemiology of metabolic syndrome and, to a lesser extent, insulin resistance syndrome has been described, the actual extent of riskfactor clustering among patients with hypertension has received relatively little attention. Hypertension is a major public health problem and important area of research due to its high prevalence and being major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and other complications. The objective of this study was to assess hypertension risk factors sociodemographic and behavioural among adults aged 1564 years, at gilgel gibe field research center, 20. A number of factors and variables can put you at a greater risk for developing high blood pressure hbp or hypertension. But you can take steps to lower your risk by changing the factors you can control. In the adult population, the prevalence of hypertension is about 30 to 45%, varying between countries. Increased body weight is a strong risk factor for prehypertension and weight loss is important for the prevention and treatment of prehypertension and hypertension. Having one or more close family members with high blood pressure before the age of 60 means you have two times the risk of ha ving it also. Keeping blood pressure under control is vital for preserving health. The more you weigh the more blood flow you need to supply oxygen and nutrients to your tissues.
Prevalence of associated risk factors of hypertension in. Secondary hypertension can worsen the underlying medical condition you have thats causing your high blood pressure. Hypertension is a chronic disease which is challenge for public health professionals and it has been recognized as a leading and important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Age the older you are, the more likely you are to get high blood pressure. Covid19 is the disease, sarscov2 is the virus that causes the disease. Hypertension ht is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease chd.
Malignant hypertension, or dangerously high blood pressure, is a medical emergency. Type a behaviour pattern has been found to be associated with coronary heart diseases, but its association with hypertension is inconsistent. Medical conditions and lifestyle factors can contribute to the development of secondary hypertension, however, with high blood pressure being a consequence of a separate health concern typically related to the heart, arteries, kidneys, or endocrine system. In 9095% of cases, theres no known cause of hypertension. Even when other major risk factors are absent, the increased risk still exists 2,3. Know your risk factors for high blood pressure american. The percent age of covid19 patients with at least one underlying health condition or risk factor was higher among those requiring intensive care unit icu admission 358 of 457, 78% and. Family history if your parents or other close blood relatives have high blood pressure, theres an increased chance that youll get it, too. High prevalence of hypertension and of risk factors for non. Risk factors of hypertension among adults aged 3564. Some clinical trials have shown that a decrease in arterial blood pressure is associated with significant reductions in the rate of some clinical complications of hypertension, such as stroke and coronary events da luz and coimbra, 2001. Are patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus at. Some medical conditions can raise your risk for high blood pressure.
A global brief on hypertension executive summary 7 executive summary hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a global public health issue. A family history of high blood pressure is a risk factor for you developing high blood pressure. Common hereditary and physical risk factors for high blood pressure include. It contributes to the burden of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure and premature mortality. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Hypertension has been associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases 5, 6. However, hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and eye problems. High blood pressure as a risk factor for incident stroke amo. The american heart association helps you understand your risk of high blood pressure, also called hypertension, by looking at family history, age, diet and poor. More than 90% of individuals with hypertension have essential hypertension. But, hypertension is one of the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This study was aimed to explore the prevalence of associated risk factors of hypertension in.
The presence of hypertension in diabetic patients substantially increases the risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, nephropathy and retinopathy. Prevalence of hypertension and determination of its risk. This is one of the few times when the cause is clear. What influences the risk and management of hypertension. It isnt, but it could be a risk factor for a severe course of the disease. Mmwr preliminary estimates of the prevalence of selected. What are conditions that increase my risk for high blood pressure. Short sleep duration as a risk factor for hypertension. Among the numerous risk factors associated with chd, ht plays a major role given its high frequency and its physiopathogenesis. However, there are factors that contribute to the problem.
You can have it for a long time without knowing it. Why is high blood pressure a risk factor for covid19. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and aneurysm. Prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension. To evaluate cardiovascular cv risk factors in hypertensive versus. Identification of risk factors for hypertension and its. This study was designed to assess the current prev alence of hypertension and to explore risk factors. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors in an urban area of bangladesh. The 356 222 men aged 35 to 57 years, who were free of a history of hospitalization for myocardial infarction, screened by the multiple risk factor intervention trial mrfit in its recruitment effort, constitute the largest cohort with standardized serum cholesterol measurements and longterm mortality followup. Prevalence, control and risk factors related to hypertension among.
You can have high blood pressure hypertension for years without any symptoms. Even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and your heart continues and can be detected. Jul 22, 2019 hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and aneurysm. Sometimes, hypertension can happen during pregnancy and requires special treatment. Risk factors that can increase your risk of high blood pressure include health conditions, your lifestyle, and your family history. Modifiable risk factors include unhealthy diets excessive salt consumption, a diet high in saturated fat. Understanding these risk factors can help you be more aware of how likely you are to develop high blood pressure. Lifestyle and risk of hypertension international journal. Fewer than 1 in 5 people with hypertension have the problem under control. Risk factors for high blood pressure hypertension ucsf health. Many more have asymptomatic hyperuricemia, a risk factor for gout and for higher cardiovascular risk.
Learn more from webmd about the signs, risk factors, and treatments for this condition. Riskfactor clustering and cardiovascular disease risk in. Apr 14, 2020 what influences the risk and management of hypertension. When blood pressure is elevated, the heart and arteries have to work harder than normal to pump blood through the body. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death and disability globally and disproportionately impacts lowand middleincome countries lmics, where more than twothirds of people with hypertension live. If you have hypertension, you are at risk of suffering from elevated blood cholesterol levels as well as from diabetes. Risk factors associated with high blood pressure in. The prevalence of hypertension is increasing in bangladesh, especially in urban areas. Preexisting cardiovascular disease is thought to be a major risk factor for worse disease severity 34, 6. Ckd as a risk factor for cvd hypertension obesity dyslipidemia diabetes acute cardiac events chf cad underperfusion toxicity from dye cholesterol emboli cvd as a risk factor for ckd hypertension bone and mineral disorder dyslipidemia sympathetic overactivity salt and volume overload anemia.
Primary essential hypertension, by definition, has no known cause. This study aimed to analyze risk factors of hypertension in high school students. The epidemiology of hypertension, in terms of its importance as a risk factor for cardiovascular dise ases, continues to be. Elevated blood pressure bp represents the principle contributor to the global mortality of disease and burden.
Hypertension did not appear to be a risk factor for incident stroke among very old people in three populationbased cohort studies, although another cohort study found that higher sbp analyzed as a continuous measure was associated with incident stroke. Certain health conditions can cause high blood pressure. May 28, 2019 doctors suspect a link between hypertension, or high blood pressure, and diabetes, and each condition can make the other worse. Raised blood pressure is a major risk factor for chronic heart disease, stroke. Oct 29, 2011 increased body weight is a strong risk factor for prehypertension and weight loss is important for the prevention and treatment of prehypertension and hypertension. The treatment of arterial hypertension leads to the reduction of the risk of cardiovascular events, such as stroke and heart disease. Doctors suspect a link between hypertension, or high blood pressure, and diabetes, and each condition can make the other worse. Know your risk factors for high blood pressure american heart. Given a paucity of information on hypertension and associated risk factors among urban slum. High blood pressure hypertension symptoms and causes.
Although some studies have confirmed that pre hypertension is associated with certain risk factors in. The american heart association provides information on high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and how to monitor, treat and prevent high blood pressure. As usual, articles in the current issue of the journal of hypertension cover the entire span of hypertension research, from investigation of risk factors for development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease to pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic approaches and aspects of antihypertensive treatment. Complications of hypertension an overview sciencedirect. We report the prevalence of risk factors for ncds, the prevalence of selected cds, and of factors associated with hypertension in northwestern tanzania and southern uganda. High levels of arterial blood pressure in childhood and adoles. For example, certain conditions, such as sleep apnea, kidney disease, and thyroid problems, can cause high blood pressure. The greatest risk factor for having secondary hypertension is having a medical condition that can cause high blood pressure, such as kidney, artery, heart or endocrine system problems.
The increased risk continued to be significant after controlling for obesity and diabetes, which was consistent with the hypothesis that these variables would act as partial mediators. Risk factors can be divided into three main categories. In 2015, 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women had hypertension. The top 10 risk factors for high blood pressure include. Thus, roughly 15% of the general adult population manifest ht with a net male predominance, and 25% of patients with chd have ht 1. As the volume of blood circulated through your blood vessels increases, so does the pressure inside your arteries. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. Hypertension does not only occur in adults but in adolescents. Hiv infection was included for comparison as our work forms part of an ongoing research program that. Short sleep duration could, therefore, be a significant risk factor for hypertension. We suggest that patients with cardiac diseases, hypertension, or diabetes, who are treated with ace2increasing drugs, are at higher risk for severe covid19 infection and, therefore, should be monitored for ace2modulating medications, such as ace inhibitors or arbs. The prevalence of the disease rises with increasing age. People who have a major risk of developing hypertension, followed by complications and organ damage due to high blood pressure.
Although the epidemiology of metabolic syndrome and, to a lesser extent, insulin resistance syndrome has been described, the actual extent of risk factor clustering among patients with hypertension has received relatively little attention. If you have two or more risk factors, your risk for hypertension can be classified as high. Both systolic and diastolic hypertension increase the risk of a myocardial infarction 2,3 and the higher the pressure, the greater the risk 2. Hypertension usually has no symptoms, and many affected individuals do not know they have the condition.
Both can lead to severe, lifealtering, and possibly fatal consequences. Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular risk factor in the world, increasing significantly with aging. To investigate the association between type a behaviour pattern and hypertension, 221 known hypertensive patients and a control group of 221 nonhypertensive patients in basra, iraq, were interviewed for. The agerelated risk of high blood pressure is a function of lifestyle variables rather than just aging. Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide. The link between hypertension and myocardial infarction risk factor. The prevalence of indonesian hypertension is relatively high at 34. A strong family history means you have 3 or more relatives who had high blood pressure before 60. Baseline hypertension seems to be one of the major risk factors predicting worse disease 35 f. This form of hypertension cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. What are the stratifiers relating to blood pressure level, cvd risk factors, indications, etc. Although some studies have confirmed that prehypertension is associated with certain risk factors in. Population based survey study on hypertension risk factors among adults in ethiopia are lacking. When these factors were combined into a risk score, there was a linear increase in the predicted risk of hypertension with each additional risk factor.
A lot of clinical trial data document the significant bplowering effect of weight loss. Hypertension if not treated immediately can cause death. In these models, normotensive men with baseline hyperuricemia had an 80% excess risk for incident hypertension hazard ratio. Hypertension is the most recognized modifiable risk factor of cvd, stroke and end stage renal disease and it is directly responsible for 57% of all stroke and 24% of all coronary heart. Prevalence, risk factors, and management of prehypertension. Differences in prevalence of hypertension and associated risk. Hypertension risk factors risk for hypertension health. Mar 11, 2020 we suggest that patients with cardiac diseases, hypertension, or diabetes, who are treated with ace2increasing drugs, are at higher risk for severe covid19 infection and, therefore, should be monitored for ace2modulating medications, such as ace inhibitors or arbs. Pulmonary arterial hypertension pah is rare, but certain factors may make you more likely to develop it.
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