The Association Between Smoking Behavior and the Risk of Hypertension: Review of the Observational and Genetic Evidence

Jareebi, Mohammad

doi:10.2147/jmdh.s470589

JMDH

2024

DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s470589

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The Association Between Smoking Behavior and the Risk of Hypertension: Review of the Observational and Genetic Evidence

Mohammad Jareebi

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The Awareness and Control Measures for Hypertension among the Elderly Population in a South-South Community, Nigeria

Deliverance,

Onoriode,

Isaac Osahogie

et al. 2024

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Techno

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High blood pressure also known as hypertension is the second global risk factor for disease. The study assessed the awareness and control measures of hypertension among elderly individuals in a South- South Community, Nigeria. The study surveyed 92 elderly individuals using a descriptive design, using a self-structured questionnaire, and analyzing data using SPSS version 24. Findings established 60.13± 0.45 as the mean age of the respondents; 49(53.3%) were females and 29(31.5%) were business executives. 85(92.4%) of participants know that hypertension is an increase in one’s blood pressure. 60(65.2%) of participants know that regular checking of blood pressure is a preventive strategy against hypertension. 80(87%) of participants understand that adherence to hypertensive drugs as prescribed by the doctor is one of the ways to control blood pressure. 66(71.7%) of the participants agree that taking food low in salt can help to control blood pressure. 69 (75%) of participants agree that the availability of time to go for regular blood pressure check-ups is very important. This study concluded that there is a high level of awareness of hypertension and a cause for concern, as majority of the participants has inadequate practice of control measures of hypertension.

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The Awareness and Control Measures for Hypertension among the Elderly Population in a South-South Community, Nigeria

Deliverance,

Onoriode,

Isaac Osahogie

et al. 2024

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Techno

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The Association Between Smoking Behavior and the Risk of Hypertension: Review of the Observational and Genetic Evidence

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The Awareness and Control Measures for Hypertension among the Elderly Population in a South-South Community, Nigeria

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