title: Blood pressure patterns among the Omani population.
abstract: The National Blood Pressure Survey aimed to determine blood pressure levels among Omanis > or = 18 years, study the epidemiological factors most related to blood pressure and suggest a programme for the management and control of hypertension in Oman. Of the 4732 people screened, 1278 (27.01%) had high blood pressure. Multiple regression analysis showed that blood pressure depended on age, body mass index and income per capita simultaneously. In a logistic regression model, adjusted risks associated with obesity and those aged > or = 45 years were significantly increased compared with the relevant different categories. A national plan of action for hypertension control and management is recommended and discussed.
authors.affiliation: High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Egypt.
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authors.lastname: Hasab
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authors.lastname: Jaffer
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authors.lastname: Hallaj
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D001794:Blood Pressure; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D007182:Income; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D009850:Oman / Q000453:epidemiology; D011159:Population Surveillance; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires