Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013: A National Survey
Current data on hypertension in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are lacking. We conducted a national survey to inform decision-makers on the current magnitude of the epidemic. We measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure of 10,735 Saudis aged 15 years or older and interviewed them through a nation...
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| author | Charbel El Bcheraoui Ziad A. Memish Marwa Tuffaha Farah Daoud Margaret Robinson Sara Jaber Sarah Mikhitarian Mohammad Al Saeedi Mohammad A. AlMazroa Ali H. Mokdad Abdullah A. Al Rabeeah |
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| description | Current data on hypertension in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are lacking. We conducted a national survey to inform decision-makers on the current magnitude of the epidemic. We measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure of 10,735 Saudis aged 15 years or older and interviewed them through a national multistage survey. We used multivariate logistic regressions to describe sociodemographic characteristics and risk factors of hypertensive, borderline hypertensive, and undiagnosed hypertensive Saudis. We found that 15.2% and 40.6% of Saudis were hypertensive or borderline hypertensive, respectively. Risk of hypertension increased among men, with age, obesity, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia. 57.8% of hypertensive Saudis were undiagnosed. These were more likely to be male, older, and diagnosed with diabetes. Among participants diagnosed with hypertension, 78.9% reported taking medication for their condition. About 45% of participants on medication for hypertension had their blood pressure controlled. The prevalence of hypertension and borderline hypertension is very high in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, control of hypertension is poor. With the majority of hypertensive Saudis being unaware of their condition, a national plan is needed to increase utilization of freely available screening, preventive, and medical services. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6b94b2de7d0e4326ad26b2dd9e0105452025-02-03T06:13:22ZengWileyInternational Journal of Hypertension2090-03842090-03922014-01-01201410.1155/2014/564679564679Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013: A National SurveyCharbel El Bcheraoui0Ziad A. Memish1Marwa Tuffaha2Farah Daoud3Margaret Robinson4Sara Jaber5Sarah Mikhitarian6Mohammad Al Saeedi7Mohammad A. AlMazroa8Ali H. Mokdad9Abdullah A. Al Rabeeah10Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USAMinistry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Assadah, Al Murabba, Riyadh 12613, Saudi ArabiaInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USAInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USAInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USAInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USAInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USAMinistry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Assadah, Al Murabba, Riyadh 12613, Saudi ArabiaMinistry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Assadah, Al Murabba, Riyadh 12613, Saudi ArabiaInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, 2301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USAMinistry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Assadah, Al Murabba, Riyadh 12613, Saudi ArabiaCurrent data on hypertension in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are lacking. We conducted a national survey to inform decision-makers on the current magnitude of the epidemic. We measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure of 10,735 Saudis aged 15 years or older and interviewed them through a national multistage survey. We used multivariate logistic regressions to describe sociodemographic characteristics and risk factors of hypertensive, borderline hypertensive, and undiagnosed hypertensive Saudis. We found that 15.2% and 40.6% of Saudis were hypertensive or borderline hypertensive, respectively. Risk of hypertension increased among men, with age, obesity, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia. 57.8% of hypertensive Saudis were undiagnosed. These were more likely to be male, older, and diagnosed with diabetes. Among participants diagnosed with hypertension, 78.9% reported taking medication for their condition. About 45% of participants on medication for hypertension had their blood pressure controlled. The prevalence of hypertension and borderline hypertension is very high in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, control of hypertension is poor. With the majority of hypertensive Saudis being unaware of their condition, a national plan is needed to increase utilization of freely available screening, preventive, and medical services.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/564679 |
| spellingShingle | Charbel El Bcheraoui Ziad A. Memish Marwa Tuffaha Farah Daoud Margaret Robinson Sara Jaber Sarah Mikhitarian Mohammad Al Saeedi Mohammad A. AlMazroa Ali H. Mokdad Abdullah A. Al Rabeeah Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013: A National Survey International Journal of Hypertension |
| title | Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013: A National Survey |
| title_full | Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013: A National Survey |
| title_fullStr | Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013: A National Survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013: A National Survey |
| title_short | Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013: A National Survey |
| title_sort | hypertension and its associated risk factors in the kingdom of saudi arabia 2013 a national survey |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/564679 |
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