Brunei epidemiological stroke study

Lupat, Agong; Hengelbrock, Johannes; Luissin, Masliza; Fix, Mario; Bassa, B.; Craemer, Eva Maria; Becher, Heiko; Meyding‐Lamadé, Uta

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“…When comparing neighboring countries, Brunei (48.3%), Indonesia (33.4%), and Malaysia (35.3%) have higher prevalence of hypertension than Cambodia ( Lupat et al, 2016 ; Peltzer and Pengpid, 2018 ; Ab Majid et al, 2018 ), whereas a lower prevalence were reported in Vietnam (25%) ( Son et al, 2012 ). Higher prevalence of hypertension in men than women has been also reported in Myanmar (31% for males versus 29% for females) ( Bjertness et al, 2016 ).…”

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Comparative evaluation of anthropometric measurements and prevalence of hypertension: community based cross-sectional study in rural male and female Cambodians

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Mbelambela

Muchanga

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Introduction Hypertension is a major and preventable risk factor that can lead to cardiovascular disease. The extent that obesity impacts hypertension differs when using body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) or waist to height ratio (WHtR). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and to compare several anthropometric measurements in the prediction of hypertension between males and females from Chet Borey district of Kratie province, in Cambodia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 276 healthy adults aged 18 years or older, including 94 males and 182 females who visited the local health post of Kaoh chraeng in Kratie province from November 21 to 27, 2015. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures were measured. Anthropometric measures: Body mass index (BMI), as well as waist circumference (WC) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) were assessed to analyze adiposity indices. Multivariate analysis was performed to evaluate the association between anthropometric measures and hypertension among males and females after adjustment for confounders. Results Hypertension was more prevalent in males (38.3%) compared to females (26.4%). When considering adiposity indices, WC was higher in females than males (35.7% vs 10.6% females vs males), the same for WHtR (55.0% vs 30.9% females vs males). In the multivariate analysis, for males, in addition to high BMI [aOR 4.37 (1.01–18.81)], high WC [aOR 7.55 (1.42–39.99)] was associated with the risk of developing hypertension. Whereas for females, only WC [aOR 3.24 (1.54–6.83)] was associated with the concerned risk. Conclusion Prediction of hypertension using anthropometric measurements differs by sex and by the index used. In our population, BMI and WC appeared more appropriate for men while only WC was applicable to women. These results afford alternatives to hypertensive screening that may be useful tools for the majority of rural Cambodians since accessibility to health facilities is limited.

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Comparative evaluation of anthropometric measurements and prevalence of hypertension: community based cross-sectional study in rural male and female Cambodians

Shimotake

Mbelambela

Muchanga

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Epidemiology of Hypertension in Asia

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Punzalan

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Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Asia

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Telescience is feasible. Our studies showed that telescience is a very promising option to transfer knowledge, which will help to enable professional expertise to be transferred directly to the region/country without a brain drain. All too often young motivated scientists are enticed to move to well-known institutions, which involves the danger of a brain drain. Brain drain can be avoided in favor of local implementation of scientific projects. Our results illustrate that it is feasible to educate and guide scientists with the help of telematics infrastructures.

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Brunei epidemiological stroke study

Abstract: The prevalence of hypertension in Brunei is high in both women and men. Information campaigns and prevention programs are needed to be able to cope with the increasing problem of hypertension and resulting diseases like stroke in Brunei in the near future.

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Comparative evaluation of anthropometric measurements and prevalence of hypertension: community based cross-sectional study in rural male and female Cambodians

Comparative evaluation of anthropometric measurements and prevalence of hypertension: community based cross-sectional study in rural male and female Cambodians

Epidemiology of Hypertension in Asia

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