title: Risk factors for hypertension among the adult Moroccan population.
abstract: This study used data from the Moroccan national survey in 2000 to identify the principle risk factors for hypertension in a representative sample of the population age 20+ years. The risk of hypertension increased steadily with age and was higher among rural residents (OR = 1.42) and those with diabetes (OR = 1.72). The risk increased with increased body mass index, waist size and hypercholesterolaemia. The risk of hypertension decreased by 36% and 46% respectively for those who walked 30-60 min and > 60 min daily. Consumption of fish and fresh fruits 1+ times per week was associated with a lower risk. Among those with hypertension, only 21.9% were previously diagnosed and 8.8% were under medical treatment.
authors.affiliation: Directorate of Epidemiology and Control of Diseases, Health Ministry, Rabat, Morocco. matazi@hotmail.com
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Tazi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Abir-Khalil
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lahmouz
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Arrach
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chaouki
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000150:complications; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000150:complications; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008019:Life Style; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009018:Morocco / Q000453:epidemiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D011159:Population Surveillance; D015995:Prevalence; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors