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Peripheral Vascular Disease
Jordan B. King, Laura C. Pinheiro, Joanna Bryan Ringel, Adam P. Bress, Daichi Shimbo, Paul Muntner, Kristi Reynolds, Mary Cushman, George Howard, Jennifer J. Manly, Monika M. Safford
Summary: The increase in social vulnerabilities is associated with a higher risk of developing hypertension and dying. The association between social vulnerability count and risk varies by race. The more social vulnerabilities an individual has, the higher the risk of developing hypertension and dying.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jiake Wu, Weili Duan, Yundi Jiao, SiTong Liu, LiQiang Zheng, YingXian Sun, ZhaoQing Sun
Summary: Stage 1 hypertension is significantly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and stroke among rural women aged 45 years and older in Liaoning province, China. However, no increased risk of cardiovascular disease was observed in participants aged 35-44 years with stage 1 hypertension.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
A. Bonsu, P. Walker, J. Edey, P. Rea, D. Kaski, A. Kheradmand, Y. Saman, J. P. Staab, Q. Arshad
Summary: The study utilized a longitudinal observational design to investigate the interaction between psychological factors, belief systems, and public health initiatives, highlighting the determining role of psychological factors in shaping beliefs and guiding human behavior during a public health crisis.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Yue Hu, Qihui Chen, Bo Zhang
Summary: This study examines the impact of chronic disease diagnoses on alcohol consumption behavior among elderly Chinese individuals. The findings suggest that being diagnosed with chronic diseases leads to a reduction in weekly consumption of beer, red wine, and Chinese spirits, as well as overall alcohol intake. Additionally, certain demographic factors such as gender, location, smoking habits, and social environment play a role in how individuals respond to chronic disease diagnoses.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Tiruayehu Getinet Abebe, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Zelalem Alamrew Anteneh
Summary: A clinical risk score was developed and validated to predict in-hospital stroke mortality. Age, sex, type of stroke, diabetes mellitus, temperature, Glasgow Coma Scale, pneumonia, and creatinine were identified as predictors. The model showed excellent discrimination and calibration performance, aiding clinicians in identifying patient risk and managing it appropriately.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mengyuan Qu, Chenzhao Feng, Xiaotong Wang, Yiqun Gu, Xuejun Shang, Yuanzhong Zhou, Chengliang Xiong, Honggang Li
Summary: The study found that the decline in sex hormone levels due to aging may be an important factor in male aging and cardiovascular diseases. Testosterone levels were inversely associated with hypertension prevalence, but factors like age, weight, smoking, and family history can impact this association.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jorge Vargas-Meza, Eduardo Augusto Fernandes Nilson, Claudia Nieto, Neha Khandpur, Edgar Denova-Gutierrez, Isabel Valero-Morales, Simon Barquera, Ismael Campos-Nonato
Summary: The Mexican adult population consumes more sodium than recommended by the World Health Organization. By reducing sodium intake, a significant number of cardiovascular disease deaths can be prevented or postponed.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Johannes Boch, Lakshmi Venkitachalam, Adela Santana, Olivia Jones, Theresa Reiker, Sarah Des Rosiers, Jason T. Shellaby, Jasmina Saric, Peter Steinmann, Jose M. E. Ferrer, Louise Morgan, Asha Barshilia, Edmir Peralta Rollemberg Albuquerque, Alvaro Avezum, Joseph Barboza, Yara C. Baxter, Luiz Bortolotto, Enkhtuya Byambasuren, Marcia Cerqueira, Naranjargal Dashdorj, Karina Mauro Dib, Babacar Gueye, Karim Seck, Mariana Silveira, Suely Miya Shiraishi Rollemberg, Renato W. de Oliveira, Tumurbaatar Luvsansambuu, Ann Aerts
Summary: This study demonstrates that a multisector population health approach can improve hypertension control in high-burden urban primary care settings in low- and middle-income countries. By implementing evidence-based practices tailored to local priorities and supported by data and digital technologies, significant improvements in blood pressure control rates were achieved.
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
K. Okoth, J. Wang, D. Zemedikun, G. N. Thomas, K. Nirantharakumar, N. J. Adderley
Summary: The study shows that women with endometriosis have a higher risk of cardiovascular outcomes compared to those without the condition, particularly in terms of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and heart failure. Although the incidence of endometriosis has decreased over the years, the prevalence of the condition has been on the rise.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Chandani Singh Nakarmi, Samyog Uprety, Anup Ghimire, Avaniendra Chakravartty, Bikram Adhikari, Niharika Khanal, Sitasnu Dahal, Sushmita Mali, Prajjwal Pyakurel
Summary: The study aims to explore the prevalence and associated factors of self-care behaviors among hypertensive individuals in the Kathmandu district of Nepal. A cross-sectional study was conducted, with 375 adults recruited through multistage sampling and data collected through face-to-face interviews. The results showed low adherence to antihypertensive medication, DASH diet, physical activity, weight management, alcohol moderation, and non-smoking. Factors such as education level, ethnic groups, perceived health, gender, body mass index, and income were found to be associated with different self-care behaviors. The study highlights the importance of improving self-care among hypertensive patients through targeted interventions.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Maxwell Afetor, Emmanuel Harris, Joyce B. Der, Clement T. Narh
Summary: Hospitalisation duration for hypertension in Ghana varies from 1 to 91 days. This retrospective study analyzed health data from 2012 to 2017 and found that the median length of stay was 3 days, with majority of patients being discharged within 10 days. Female patients were discharged earlier than male patients, while patients in Volta and Eastern regions experienced late discharge. Surgical intervention and comorbidities such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases other than hypertension increased the length of stay.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Qiutong Yu, Genyong Zuo
Summary: This study aims to examine the impact of urbanisation on the prevalence, awareness, and treatment of hypertension among the elderly in China. The results suggest that urbanisation level is associated with hypertension prevalence, awareness, and treatment, with variations across different regions.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Francisco Pozo-Martin, James Akazili, Reina Der, Amos Laar, Alma J. Adler, Peter Lamptey, Ulla K. Griffiths, Anna Vassall
Summary: The cost-effectiveness analysis of the Community-based Hypertension Improvement Project (ComHIP) in Ghana showed that the intervention may not be cost-effective, with high costs per disability-adjusted life-year (DALY) averted under both current and full local implementation scenarios. The results suggest that the societal costs of ensuring appropriate hypertension care through ComHIP are high and may not produce sufficient impact for cost-effective implementation. The effectiveness estimates are limited by the quality of evidence, which is based on observational data rather than randomized controlled studies.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Sushant Joshi, Bishnu Bahadur Thapa
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of hypertension in Nepal and its association with various socioeconomic factors. The results show a high prevalence of hypertension and disparities across different ethnic groups, occupational status, and food security. There are also differences observed in terms of gender. More research is needed to better understand the disparities and gradients that exist across these socioeconomic factors.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Carl Willers, Emma Westerlind, Fredrik Borgstrom, Mia von Euler, Katharina S. Sunnerhagen
Summary: Stroke is a major source of global burden of non-communicable disease, causing disability and economic costs. A study in Sweden showed that women had fewer sick leave days and disability pension than men after adjustment, and higher income groups had higher sick leave levels. The burden of stroke in terms of morbidity and related productivity loss for society is immense, highlighting a socioeconomic gradient in the utilization of social insurance.
