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The prevalence of hypertension among Malaysian adults and its associated risk factors: data from Malaysian Community Salt Study (MyCoSS)

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dc.contributor.authorNor Azian Mohd Zaki
dc.contributor.authorRashidah Ambak
dc.contributor.authorFatimah Othman
dc.contributor.authorNorazizah Ibrahim Wong
dc.contributor.authorCheong Siew Man
dc.contributor.authorMohamad Faizul Azham Morad
dc.contributor.authorFeng J. He
dc.contributor.authorGraham MacGregor
dc.contributor.authorLalitha Palaniveloo
dc.contributor.authorAzli Baharudin
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-19T02:24:52Z
dc.date.available2024-07-19T02:24:52Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractBackground: Hypertension is one of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease and leading cause of mortality globally. The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors among Malaysian population using data from the Malaysian Community Salt Study (MyCoSS). Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study using multi-stage stratified sampling method. Data collection was carried out via face-to-face interview at the respondent’s home from October 2017 until March 2018. A total of 1047 respondents aged 18 years and above completed the questionnaires and blood pressure measurement. A person who reported diagnosis of hypertension by a physician and had systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg on three readings was categorised as hypertensive. Risk factors of hypertension were analysed using multiple logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of hypertension in the present study was 49.39% (95% CI 44.27–54.51). There was no statistically significant difference in gender. Age, household income, BMI, and diabetes were significantly associated with hypertension. Hypertension found had inverse association with the level of education. Age was the strongest predictor of hypertension (35–44 years old; OR=2.39, 95% CI=1.39–4.09, 45–54 years old; OR=5.50, 95% CI=3.23–9.38, 55–64 years old OR=13.56, 95% CI=7.77–23.64 and 65 years old and above; OR=25.28, 95% CI=13.33–48.66). Those who had higher BMI more likely to be hypertensive as compared to respondents with normal weight (overweight, OR=1.84; 95% CI=1.18–2.86; obese, OR=4.29% CI=2.56–7.29). Conclusion: The findings showed that hypertension is prevalent among adults in Malaysia. Those with older age, higher BMI, and diabetes are more likely to have hypertension. Efforts regarding lifestyle modification and education could be important in hypertension management and prevention.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-021-00237-y
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.nih.gov.my/handle/123456789/639
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Health, Population and Nutrition
dc.relation.issn2072-1315
dc.titleThe prevalence of hypertension among Malaysian adults and its associated risk factors: data from Malaysian Community Salt Study (MyCoSS)
dc.typejournal-article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.issueS1
oaire.citation.volume40
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