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J Arak Uni Med Sci 1999, 2(6): 13-17 |
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Hekmat Pou D. Epidemiological Study of Blood Pressure Rate in Arak City, 1376-77. J Arak Uni Med Sci 1999; 2 (6) :13-17
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School of Nursing and Midwifery, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
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Today, hypertension is one of the most important health problems in the world. In this regard, the present study was designed. This study was accomplished in Arak with population about 600000 and sample size about 2000 cases. From all samples (1141 female and 859 male) 193 cases had hypertension. In otherwords, the prevalence of hypertension among samples was 9.6%. The study findings showed the significant relationship among diet, marriage status consumption of antihypertension drugs, smoking, history of sever hypertension attacks according to the client and occupation, with blood pressure status in different age groups. On the otherhands, the results showed that majority of samples (981 cases) and over weight or were obese and 162 cases had borderline hypertension that can raise the prevalence rate. So continuity on screening studies of hypertension, suitable training and treatment of clients must be palced on the first priorities of ministry of health, treatment and medical education in region and country.
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