title: [Risk factors for arterial hypertension in the adult population of an urban region of Ecuador].
abstract: Objectives . To determine the risk factors for arterial hypertension (HTN) in the adult resident population of the city of Cuenca, Ecuador Materials and methods A cross-sectional analytical study of adults selected via multistage random sampling who underwent clinical, anthropometric, and laboratory evaluations. The diagnosis of HTN was defined according to the JNC-7 criteria. A multiple logistic regression model was performed Results A total of 318 persons were included. The prevalence of HTN was 25.8% (males: 27.2% vs. females: 24.7%; p = 0.617). In the multiple logistic regression model, the risk factors for HTN were age > 60 years (OR, 8.68; 95% CI, 3.56-21.14; p < 0.001), obesity according to body mass index (OR, 2.36; 95% CI, 1.04-5.70; p = 0.042), high caloric intake (OR, 2.06; 95% CI, 1.01- 4.53; p = 0.044), and family history of HTN (OR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.02-2.90; p = 0.040) Conclusions The presence of HTN in this population is associated with both intrinsic and environmental factors, which should be considered in routine evaluations to ensure its early identification and control.
authors.forename: Rina Elizabeth
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Ortiz-Benavides
authors.forename: Maritza
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Torres-Valdez
authors.forename: Wilson
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Sigüencia-Cruz
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Añez-Ramos
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Salazar-Vílchez
authors.forename: Joselyn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rojas-Quintero
authors.forename: Valmore
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bermúdez-Pirela
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004484:Ecuador; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D014505:Urban Population