Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. The risk of hypertension is higher in older age, men, and the obese. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and weight-loss interventions are needed. The public health significance of hypertension is increasing in low- and middle-income countries. However, there is limited epidemiological evidence in Ethiopia.
We assessed the prevalence of hypertension and explored its predictors among adults in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May among randomly selected adults aged 18โ64 years. Multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression model was fitted to determine factors associated with hypertension. The sample consisted of a total of adults mean age: The overall age-standardized prevalence of hypertension was About This study revealed that the burden of hypertension among adults is very high.
Hypertension is independently associated with older age group, male sex, obesity, abdominal obesity, and poor sleep quality. Therefore, the study highlights the need to develop regular blood pressure surveillance programs, weight loss intervention, and improvement of sleep quality. The figure is expected to rise to 52 million by WHO, b.
Hypertension is an important determinant of cardiovascular disease CVD. Known risk factors include genetic, behavioral, and environmental exposure throughout life NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, Specific components of the diet especially sodium and potassium , obesity, alcohol, smoking, physical inactivity, and psychological stress are also linked with hypertension Li and Shang, , NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, Out of The global burden of hypertension is increasing drastically.
In , an estimated 1. The magnitude is increasing in LMIC 1. The swift epidemiological change in LMIC from communicable to NCDs in the past few decades is largely attributable to four major modifiable risk factors like tobacco use, physical inactivity, alcohol, and unhealthy diet WHO, b.
