Assessing Risk Factors for Hypertension among Adults in Mosul a case-control study

Ghanim Ahmad Al-Taee, Waleed

	Assessing Risk Factors for Hypertension among Adults in Mosul a case-control study
IRAQI JOURNALOF COMMUNITY MEDICINE
Article 1, Volume 23, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 79-82
Author
Waleed Ghanim Ahmad Al-Taee
Abstract
Abstract: Background: Hypertension is a major public health problem. Despite extensive research in the etiology and contributing causes of essential hypertension, the pathogenesis of the condition is still not explained. Hypertension is probably multi-factorial. Objective: To determine the prevalent risk factors of hypertension and its degree of association among adult patients in Mosul. Patients & Methods: Study subjects include 600 adult patients from both sexes (300 cases and 300 controls). Data collection period was four months. A case–control study design has been adopted. A special questionnaire form has been prepared and filled in by the investigator himself for each patient (case and control) through direct interview with patients. Results: Study results revealed a statistically significant association for the disease with male gender, marital states others than single and married, partly skilled occupations, type A personality, cigarette smoking , alcohol consumption, positive family history for hypertension and unhealthy dietary behavior. On the other hand, a negative statistical association has been proved between the disease and non-smoking, physical activity and body mass index ≤ 25. Conclusion: Encouraging hypertensive patients for essential life style changes including adopting regular physical activity, controlling proper body weight, following a proper dietary regimen and quitting smoking and alcohol, looks to be an urgent necessity. Key words: Hypertension, Risk factors.
Keywords
Hypertension; Risk Factors

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