Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
2 Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
3 Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
Abstract
Background:
Hypertension (HTN) is an important cause of cardiovascular related morbidity and mortality. This study aimed at evaluation of the effect of demographic, biochemical and some life style variables on hypertension in the last 5 years in Kerman Iran.
Methods:
About 2055 adults were randomly selected through single-stage cluster sampling. Demographic characteristics, biochemical variables, tobacco use, opium use, mood and physical activity were examined. The effect of the studied variables on hypertension was also measured. Statistical analysis was performed using R software RRs, P-value and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated by applying copy method.
Results:
Based on the results obtained using multivariable copy method for hypertension, the effect of response variables age, education, Physical activity, diabetes, obesity, smoking, anxiety and depression was significant. It was also shown that people with family history of hypertension, history of diabetes, obesity and smoking are at higher risk for hypertension.
Conclusions:
The present study showed that the results of this study can be effective.in designing and implementing intervention programs in control and prevention of hypertension in this area.
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