Risk factors for hypertension: results from a cross-sectional survey.
A case-control study of hypertension was conducted, using as a sampling frame a cross-sectional survey of Canadian Federal civil servants. Three case groups were selected, based on prior knowledge of hypertensive status and measured blood pressure. A 3-to-1 matching scheme was employed. Data was analysed using a logistic regression model. Statistically significantly elevated odds ratios, in excess of 3.0, were noted for overweight or obese status. Other odds ratios associated with a significantly increased risk of hypertension were maternal and paternal history of hypertension and current cigarette smoking.
Mao
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Bureau of Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Department of National Health and Welfare, Canada.
Morrison
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MacWilliam
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White
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Davies
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Wigle
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D000328:Adult; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002170:Canada; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects