Continued increases in blood pressure over two decades in Samoa (1991–2013); around one-third of the increase explained by rising obesity levels

Continued increases in blood pressure over two decades in Samoa (1991–2013); around one-third of the increase explained by rising obesity levels

Abstract Background To analyse trends over the period 1991–2013 in systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and the prevalence of hypertension in adults aged 25–64 years in Samoa; and to assess the contribution of rising obesity levels to period trends. Methods Unit record data...

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Main Authors: Christine Linhart, Take Naseri, Sophia Lin, Richard Taylor, Stephen Morrell, Stephen T. McGarvey, Dianna J. Magliano, Paul Zimmet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Samoa
Hypertension
Blood pressure
Risk factors
Obesity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6016-2

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