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Park JE, Han A, Mun EG, Cha YS. A traditional Korean fermented food, Gochujang exerts anti-hypertensive effects, regardless of its high salt content by regulating renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in SD rats. Heliyon 2024; 10:e30451. [PMID: 38726141 PMCID: PMC11079108 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The current study aimed to investigate the distinct outcomes of table salt and salt in Gochujang on blood pressure (BP). Animals were divided into 3 groups, including normal diet (NS, 0.5 % NaCl), high-salt diet (HS, normal diet with 8 % NaCl), or high-salt Gochujang diet (HSG, normal diet with Gochujang containing 8 % NaCl). Compared to the NS groups, the HS group showed significantly increased systolic blood pressure (SBP), while the HSG group did not elevate SBP. The HS group had lower serum angiotensin II and aldosterone levels than the NS group, while the HSG group showed higher levels of those parameters than the HS group. The renal mRNA expression related to the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) was significantly higher in the HS group than the NS group, while the HSG group had markedly lower expression of those markers. The urinary and fecal Na+/K+ proportion was higher in both HS and HSG groups relative to the NS group, but the HSG group showed a decreased Na+/K+ ratio in urine and feces compared to the HS group. Moreover, the HS group had a significantly upregulated mRNA level of Na+/HCO3- co-transporter (Slc4a4) in the kidney than the NS group, whereas the HSG group showed downregulated mRNA expression of Slc4a4 compared to the HS group. This study demonstrates that Gochujang has anti-hypertensive effects regardless of its high salt content and provide the evidence regarding the distinct impacts between salt in Gochujang and the table salt.
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- Jung Eun Park
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
- K-Food Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
- K-Food Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
- Jeonju AgroBio-Materials Institute, 111-27, Wonjangdong-gil, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54810, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
- K-Food Research Center, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54896, Republic of Korea
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Choi J, Sung S, Park SK, Park S, Kim H, Cho MC, Williams B, Lee HY. SCORE and SCORE2 in East Asian Population: A Performance Comparison. JACC. ASIA 2024; 4:265-274. [PMID: 38660103 PMCID: PMC11035948 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2023.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Background Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation 2 (SCORE2) and SCORE2-Older Persons (OP) models have been proposed as new cardiovascular risk evaluation tools. Objectives This study evaluated the performance of SCORE/SCORE-OP and SCORE2/SCORE2-OP in the East Asian population by using population-based cohort data from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) Health Screening Cohort of Korea. Methods A total of 324,384 NHIS examinees from 2004 to 2005 were divided into 5 age groups: 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years,70-79 years, and more than 80 years. The examinees had their predicted cardiovascular disease risks calculated by using SCORE, SCORE2, SCORE-OP, and SCORE2-OP models. The low-risk model was applied on the basis of the cohort's observed event rates. The observed and predicted cardiovascular risks were compared. Results A total of 324,384 subjects were included (mean age 51.4 ± 7.3 years; women, 37.9% for the SCORE/SCORE2 group and mean age 73.0 ± 2.8 years; women, 47.5% for the SCORE/SCORE2-OP group). Over a median follow-up of 9 years, cardiovascular events occurred in 15.0% and 28.9% in SCORE/SCORE2 and SCORE/SCORE2-OP groups, respectively. The SCORE/SCORE-OP model underestimated cardiovascular disease risk in young men (aged 40-49 years) and women (aged 40-59 years) and overestimated it in older age groups. In contrast, SCORE2/SCORE2-OP invariably overestimated the risk in all age groups and sexes. SCORE2/SCORE2-OP showed no improvement in Harrell's concordance index (C-index) compared with SCORE/SCORE-OP. Calibration plots favored SCORE2 over SCORE but not SCORE2-OP over SCORE-OP. Conclusions Both SCORE2/SCORE2-OP and SCORE/SCORE-OP overestimated cardiovascular disease risk with low performance. SCORE2/SCORE2-OP showed slight improvement over older versions, but modifications are necessary for the East Asian population.
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- JungMin Choi
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University Graduate School, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Integrated Major in Innovative Medical Science, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Noh SA, Kim HS, Kang SH, Yoon CH, Youn TJ, Chae IH. History and evolution of blood pressure measurement. Clin Hypertens 2024; 30:9. [PMID: 38556854 PMCID: PMC10983645 DOI: 10.1186/s40885-024-00268-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Hypertension is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Hypertension mostly accompanies no symptoms, and therefore blood pressure (BP) measurement is the only way for early recognition and timely treatment. Methods for BP measurement have a long history of development and improvement. Invasive method via arterial cannulation was first proven possible in the 1800's. Subsequent scientific progress led to the development of the auscultatory method, also known as Korotkoff' sound, and the oscillometric method, which enabled clinically available BP measurement. However, hypertension management status is still poor. Globally, less than half of adults are aware of their hypertension diagnosis, and only one-third of them being treated are under control. Novel methods are actively investigated thanks to technological advances such as sensors and machine learning in addition to the clinical needs for easier and more convenient BP measurement. Each method adopts different technologies with its own specific advantages and disadvantages. Promises of novel methods include comprehensive information on out-of-office BP capturing dynamic short-term and long-term fluctuations. However, there are still pitfalls such as the need for regular calibration since most novel methods capture relative BP changes rather than an absolute value. In addition, there is growing concern on their accuracy and precision as conventional validation protocols are inappropriate for cuffless continuous methods. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of the past and present of BP measurement methods. Novel and emerging technologies are also introduced with respect to their potential applications and limitations.
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- Su A Noh
- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13620, South Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13620, South Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13620, South Korea.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13620, South Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13620, South Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13620, South Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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Park SH, Kim BJ, Kim JH, Kim SC, Kim RB, Han YS. Incidence rates of retinal vascular occlusive diseases from 2011 to 2020 in South Korea: a nationwide cohort study. BMC Ophthalmol 2024; 24:128. [PMID: 38519990 PMCID: PMC10958970 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-024-03397-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Retinal vascular occlusions, including retinal vein occlusion and retinal artery occlusion, are common causes of visual impairment. In order to evaluate the national medical burden and help improve ophthalmic health care policy planning, we investigated the incidence of retinal vascular occlusive diseases from 2011 to 2020 in Korea. METHODS This study is a nationwide population-based retrospective study using data from the Korea national health claim database of the Health Insurance Review and Assessment (HIRA) service. We identified retinal vascular occlusive diseases registered from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2020, according to the retinal vascular occlusion code (H34) and its sub-codes from international classification of disease, tenth revision diagnosis code. We used data from the entire Korean population based on the 2015 census of the population in Korea to calculate standardized incidence rates. RESULTS We identified 348,775 individuals (male, 161,673 [46.4%]; female, 187,102 [53.6%]) with incident retinal vascular occlusion (H34), 10,451 individuals (males, 6,329 [60.6%]; females, 4,122 [39.4%]) with incident central retinal artery occlusion (H34.1), and 252,810 individuals (males, 114,717 [45.4%]; females, 138,093 [54.6%]) with incident retinal vein occlusion (H34.8) during the 10-year study period. The weighted mean incidence rate of retinal vascular occlusion was 70.41 (95% CI, 70.18-70.65) cases/100,000 person-years. The weighted mean incidence rate of central retinal artery occlusion was 2.10 (95% CI, 2.06-2.14) cases/100,000 person-years. The weighted mean incidence rate of retinal vein occlusion was 50.99 (95% CI, 50.79-51.19) cases/100,000 person-years. CONCLUSION The total retinal vascular occlusion and retinal vein occlusion showed a decreasing trend until 2020. However, the central retinal artery occlusion decreased until 2014 and remained stable without a significant further decline until 2020. The incidence of total retinal vascular occlusion and retinal vein occlusion was higher in females than in males, while the incidence of central retinal artery occlusion was higher in males. All retinal vascular occlusive diseases showed an increasing incidence with older age; the peak age incidence was 75-79 years for total retinal vascular occlusion and retinal vein occlusion, and 80-85 years for central retinal artery occlusion.
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- Shin Hyeong Park
- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, #11 Samjeongja-ro, Seongsan- gu, Changwon, 51472, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, #11 Samjeongja-ro, Seongsan- gu, Changwon, 51472, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, #11 Samjeongja-ro, Seongsan- gu, Changwon, 51472, Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Clinical Trial Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Regional Cardiocerebrovascular Disease Center, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, #11 Samjeongja-ro, Seongsan- gu, Changwon, 51472, Korea.
- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
- Gyeongsang Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
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Moon MG, Kang SH, Kim SH, Park SY, Seol YJ, Yoon CH, Lee HJ, Youn TJ, Chae IH, Leira Y, Munoz-Aguilera E, D'Aiuto F. Association between toothbrushing and cardiovascular risk factors: a cross-sectional study using Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2017. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:4. [PMID: 38167045 PMCID: PMC10763411 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03775-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have suggested that frequent toothbrushing is associated with a lower risk of future cardiovascular events. We sought to investigate further the relationship between toothbrushing, cardiovascular risk factors, and lifestyle behaviours. METHODS We analysed a cross-sectional survey including 13,761 adults aged 30 years or older without a history of cardiovascular diseases from the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey. Conventional cardiovascular risk factors (blood pressure, lipid profiles, and fasting glucose), and inflammatory markers (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein [hsCRP], and white blood cell counts [WBC]) were investigated in relation to the frequency of toothbrushing. RESULTS The estimated 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, calculated using the pooled cohort equations was 13.7%, 9.1%, and 7.3% for participants who reported toothbrushing 0-1, 2, and ≥ 3 times a day, respectively. Both conventional risk factors and inflammatory markers were significantly associated with frequent toothbrushing. However, after adjusting potential confounding factors such as age, sex, comorbidities, and lifestyle behaviours, only inflammatory markers were remained as significant factors. CONCLUSIONS Oral hygiene behaviours are closely linked to cardiovascular risk factors. This study suggests that reduced systemic inflammatory burden may explain the benefit of improved oral hygiene in terms of cardiovascular risk.
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- Mi-Gil Moon
- Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Korea
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- Program of Clinical Dental Education and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080, Korea.
- Pre-doctoral treatment center, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Periodontology and Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Periodontology Unit, University College London, London, UK
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- UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Periodontology Unit, University College London, London, UK
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- UCL Eastman Dental Institute, Periodontology Unit, University College London, London, UK
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Lee M, Lee H, Park J, Kim HJ, Kwon R, Lee SW, Kim S, Koyanagi A, Smith L, Kim MS, Fond G, Boyer L, Rahmati M, Rhee SY, Yon DK. Trends in hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control in South Korea, 1998-2021: a nationally representative serial study. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21724. [PMID: 38066091 PMCID: PMC10709599 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49055-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The impact of the pandemic on hypertension management is unknown, particularly regarding changes in demographic risk factors. We conducted a comprehensive study between 1998 and 2021 on the long-term trends in hypertension prevalence in South Korea, including a comparison of the pre-pandemic and pandemic eras. Data from 1998 to 2021 of 108,687 Korean adults were obtained through a nationwide, large-scale, and serial study. We conducted a weighted complex sampling analysis on the estimates of national prevalence and compared the slope of hypertension prevalence before and during the pandemic to determine the trend dynamics. We included 108,687 participants over 24 years, 1998-2021. While the prevalence of patients with hypertension consistently increased before the pandemic from 25.51% [95% CI: 24.27-26.75] in 1998-2005 to 27.81% [95% CI: 26.97-28.66] in 2016-2019, the increasing slope in hypertension prevalence slowed during the pandemic period (28.07% [95% CI: 26.16-29.98] for 2021; βdiff, -0.012 [-0.023 to 0.000]). Hypertension awareness, treatment, control, and control rates among patients receiving treatment followed similar trends. Compared to the pre-pandemic era, individuals aged 19-59 years or male had significantly increased control rates among the treated patients during the pandemic. This study investigated long-term trends in hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control among Korean adults. The absence of a reduction in the health indicators associated with hypertension during the pandemic implies that medical services for individuals with hypertension remain unaffected.
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- Myeongcheol Lee
- Center for Digital Health, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Regulatory Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Digital Health, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Regulatory Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Digital Health, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Regulatory Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Digital Health, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Regulatory Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Center for Digital Health, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Department of Regulatory Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Precision Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centre for Health, Performance and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Medical and Population Genetics and Cardiovascular Disease Initiative, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Research Centre on Health Services and Quality of Life, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Marseille, Research Centre on Health Services and Quality of Life, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Vali-E-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran.
- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khoramabad, Iran.
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- Department of Regulatory Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea.
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- Center for Digital Health, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
- Department of Regulatory Science, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.
- Department of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, 23 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, South Korea.
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Fotouhi F, Shahidi A, Hashemi H, Saffarpour M, Yekta A, Esmaieli R, Esteki T, Derakhshan HB, Khabazkhoob M. Hypertension prevalence in Iran's elderly according to new criteria: the Tehran Geriatric Eye Study. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2023; 22:1489-1498. [PMID: 37975137 PMCID: PMC10638178 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-023-01272-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Purpose To determine the prevalence of hypertension in a population above 60 years of age and its relationship with demographic and anthropometric factors. Methods A cross-sectional population-based study was conducted in 2019. Using a multistage random cluster sampling, 160 clusters were selected from 22 districts of Tehran. All participants were interviewed to collect demographic, anthropometric, and socioeconomic information. Then, systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressures were measured under standard conditions twice, 10 min apart. A third measurement was performed if the two measurements showed a difference of ≥ 10 mmHg in SBP or ≥ 5 mmHg in DBP. Hypertension was defined as a SBP > 130 mmHg or a DBP > 80 mmHg (new criteria), being a known case of hypertension, or use of blood pressure lowering medications. Results Of 3791 invitees, 3310 participated in the study (87.3%). The mean age of the participants was 68.25 ± 6.54 years (60-97 years). The prevalence of hypertension was 81.08% (95% CI: 79.57-82.59) in the whole sample; 82.96% (95% CI: 81.02-84.91) in females, and 79.15% (95% CI: 76.6 -81.69) in males. The prevalence of hypertension ranged from 75.47% (95% CI: 72.65-78.29) in the age group 60-64 years to 88.40% (95% CI: 83.71-93.08) in the age group ≥ 80 years. The prevalence of hypertension unawareness was 32.84% (95% CI: 30.82-34.86). The highest and lowest prevalence of hypertension was seen in illiterate subjects (89.41%) and those with a university education (77.14%), respectively. According to the multiple logistic regression analysis, older age, lower education level, obesity and overweight, neck circumference, and diabetes were significantly associated with the prevalence of hypertension. Conclusion A significant percentage of Iranian elderly have hypertension and one of every 3 affected individuals is unaware of their disease. Considering the population aging in Iran, urgent and special attention should be paid to the elderly population. Caring for the elderly, informing families, and using non-traditional screening methods are recommended by families at the first level and policymakers at the macro level.
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- Farid Fotouhi
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Noor Research Center for Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Noor Research Center for Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Optometry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Basic Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Alshammari SA, Alshammari AS, Alshammari HS, Ahamed SS. Overview of hypertension in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Saudi Med J 2023; 44:951-964. [PMID: 37777271 PMCID: PMC10541986 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2023.44.10.20230178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in Saudi Arabia. METHODS We searched electronic databases and the references lists of found publications between 1990 and 2022. Original cross-sectional studies in English were included using PubMed, Google Scholar, and the Saudi Digital Library. A meta-analysis was performed to assess the combined prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of hypertension. RESULTS Twenty-nine studies with 278873 individuals aged 14-100 were considered. The pooled prevalence of hypertension was 22.66% (95% CI:18.95-26.60), Cochran's Q=6221.98, dff=22, p<0.0001; I2=99.65%, Egger's test (p=0.0033) across 23 studies with 272378 people. The pooled hypertension awareness rate was 42.8% from 6 studies with 36046 participants (95% CI:35.66-50.01), Cochran's Q=781.86, dff=5, p<0.0001; I2=99.4% and Egger's test p=0.3772. The pooled proportion of hypertension patients treated in 6 studies involving 46075 samples was 59.4% (95% CI=38.14-79.02), Cochran's Q=9793.79 dff=5, p<0.0001; I2=99.95%, Egger's test p=0.8284. The pooled proportion of hypertension-controlled participants across 15 studies comprising 264817 subjects was 34.97% (95% CI: 27.62-42.68), Cochran's Q=11048.28, dff=14, p<0.0001; I2=99.87% and Egger's test p=0.9760. CONCLUSION The prevalence of hypertension was high, with low awareness, treatment, and control rates among Saudis. Therefore, policymakers and healthcare providers must work harmoniously to promote health and to prevent, detect, and control hypertension early.PROSPERO Reg. No.: CRD42023407978.
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- Sulaiman A. Alshammari
- From the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Alshammari S), College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University; from the Psychiatric Department (Alshammari A), Eradah Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Alshammari H), King Saud University Medical City; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Ahamed), College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Alshammari S), College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University; from the Psychiatric Department (Alshammari A), Eradah Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Alshammari H), King Saud University Medical City; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Ahamed), College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Alshammari S), College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University; from the Psychiatric Department (Alshammari A), Eradah Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Alshammari H), King Saud University Medical City; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Ahamed), College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Alshammari S), College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University; from the Psychiatric Department (Alshammari A), Eradah Hospital, Ministry of Health, Riyadh; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Alshammari H), King Saud University Medical City; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh; from the Department of Family & Community Medicine (Ahamed), College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Koleva G, Hristova I, Georgieva D, Yotov Y. Blood pressure reduction in difficult-to-control patients and the effect of a nurse-led program in Bulgaria. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR NURSING 2023; 41:125-131. [PMID: 37684090 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvn.2023.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Hypertension is a major contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Although there has been significant improvement in blood pressure (BP) control during the last decades, it is still far from optimal. Several strategies for hypertension management have been proposed, and among all - nurse-led programs seem encouraging. AIM To evaluate the effect of a complex nurse program aiming to reduce BP in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a cardiologist's office, a trained nurse included patients with uncontrolled hypertension and newly referred patients with high BP in a program for hypertension management. It consisted of patient education, assessment of quality of life, lifestyle advice, medication improvement and adherence stimulation. All patients were followed for 6 months and their BP, lifestyle indicators, and quality of life measurements were recorded. Statistical analyses included two- and one sample t-tests, chi-square test, correlation and multivariate linear regression. RESULTS Overall, 47 patients, presenting with uncontrolled hypertension and with BP>140/90 mm Hg were included in this research. Their BP was reduced within 6 months by mean 30 /11 mm Hg and after 6 months, from 162/88 to 133/77 mm Hg. The drop of BP values was present at the first month with mean BP 140/82 mm Hg. Control of hypertension improved from 2% to 55% at the 1st month mark and to 79% at the 6th month, p<0.0001. The decrease in SBP was positively correlated to decrease in waist circumference, p = 0.47, p = 0.009. In multivariate linear regression analysis, the difference in BP was significantly related to self-assessment health scoring and marginally significant with renal impairment. CONCLUSIONS The development of a complex nurse-led program, tailored to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, leads to significant positive effect on BP decrease and improves hypertension control in primary care. This may be cost effective and improve BP control in low- to middle-income countries.
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- Greta Koleva
- Ruse University "Angel Kanchev", Department of Health care, Faculty of public health and health care, Bulgaria
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- Ruse University "Angel Kanchev", Department of Health care, Faculty of public health and health care, Bulgaria.
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- Ruse University "Angel Kanchev", Department of Health care, Faculty of public health and health care, Bulgaria
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University "Prof. Dr. P. Stoyanov"-Varna, Bulgaria
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Sakboonyarat B, Poovieng J, Srisawat P, Hatthachote P, Mungthin M, Rangsin R, Jongcherdchootrakul K. Prevalence, awareness, and control of hypertension and associated factors among Royal Thai Army personnel in Thailand from 2017 to 2021. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6946. [PMID: 37117457 PMCID: PMC10141845 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34023-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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Hypertension (HTN) is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to determine the prevalence, awareness, and control of HTN among RTA personnel in Thailand. We conducted a series of cross-sectional studies from 2017 to 2021. HTN was defined by systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 140 mmHg or a diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg from a physical health examination, a history of HTN diagnosed by medical personnel, or taking antihypertensive medication. A total of 504,484 participants were included in the present study. The overall HTN prevalence was 29.4%. The prevalence of HTN among males was 30.5%, while it was 17.1% among females. Of the RTA personnel with HTN, 35.9% were aware of their condition. The overall control of HTN among RTA personnel with HTN was 15.8% in 2017 and 17.6% in 2021. Behavioral factors associated with HTN were current smoking, alcohol consumption, and sedentary behavior. A higher BMI was associated with higher HTN prevalence and HTN awareness but less likely to have controllable HTN. Male participants, younger individuals, current alcohol use, and sedentary behavior were associated with a lower prevalence of HTN awareness and controlled HTN. Current tobacco use was also associated with a lower prevalence of HTN awareness.
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- Boonsub Sakboonyarat
- Department of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Military and Community Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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Alenazi AM, Alqahtani BA. National and regional prevalence rates of hypertension in Saudi Arabia: A descriptive analysis using the national survey data. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1092905. [PMID: 37081959 PMCID: PMC10110943 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1092905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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BackgroundLimited studies have examined the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) at the national and regional levels in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the national and regional prevalence of HTN in the Saudi population.MethodsThis study used the data from household health survey carried out by the General Authority for Statistics in 2017. It included 24,012 households representing the Saudi population across all 13 administrative regions. The diagnosis of HTN was confirmed by a self-reported history of a physician diagnosed HTN.ResultsThe prevalence of HTN was 9.2% among Saudi population aged 15 years and older. It was relatively higher in women (10.0%) than in men (8.5%). The prevalence of HTN increased with advancing age (aged 65 years and older), accounting for 55.3% in women and 48.0% in men; its prevalence was relatively low among the younger age group, accounting for 0.1% in those aged 15–19 years. A large difference was found in the prevalence of HTN between regions, ranging from 6.0% in Najran region to 10.0% in Makkah region.ConclusionThis study reported the national and regional prevalence of HTN among Saudi adults using a representative sample with large variations in the prevalence rates according to age, sex, and regions. Older age, men, and Makkah region had higher prevalence of HTN. Our findings will help determine the etiological factors, identify the priorities for healthcare, and generate initiatives for policymakers, and develop preventive and therapeutic strategies for HTN.
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- Aqeel M. Alenazi
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Aqeel M. Alenazi ;
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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Lee JH, Park HJ, Kim S, Kim YJ, Kim HC. Epidemiology and comorbidities in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a nationwide cohort study. BMC Pulm Med 2023; 23:54. [PMID: 36739401 PMCID: PMC9898951 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-023-02340-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is frequently accompanied by comorbidities, with the management of these comorbidities crucial for clinical outcomes. This study investigated the prevalence, incidence, changes over time, and clinical impact of comorbidities in IPF patients, based on nationwide claims data in South Korea. METHODS This retrospective cohort study utilised nationwide health claim data in South Korea between 2011 and 2019. Patients with IPF were defined as those with ICD-10 code J84.1 and Rare Intractable Disease code V236 who made at least one claim per year. Patients were classified by sex, age, pirfenidone use and burden of comorbidities, and differences among groups were determined. RESULTS The yearly prevalence rate of IPF increased from 7.50 to 23.20 per 100,000 people, and the yearly incidence rate increased from 3.56 to 7.91 per 100,000 person-years over time. The most common respiratory comorbidity was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (37.34%), followed by lung cancer (3.34%), whereas the most common non-respiratory comorbidities were gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (70.83%), dyslipidaemia (62.93%) and hypertension (59.04%). The proportion of some comorbidities differed by sex, age and use of pirfenidone. The proportion of lung cancer was higher in patients treated with pirfenidone, whereas the proportion of anxiety and depression were lower in patients not treated with pirfenidone. Charlson comorbidity index ≥ 4 was associated with increases in hospitalisations and total medical costs. CONCLUSIONS The yearly prevalence and incidence of IPF and comorbidities in Korea increased over time. These comorbidities affected the use of pirfenidone and medical resources.
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- Jang Ho Lee
- grid.267370.70000 0004 0533 4667Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Centre, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-Gu, Seoul, 05505 Republic of Korea
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- grid.267370.70000 0004 0533 4667Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Centre, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-Gu, Seoul, 05505 Republic of Korea
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- grid.267370.70000 0004 0533 4667Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Centre, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.267370.70000 0004 0533 4667Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Centre, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.267370.70000 0004 0533 4667Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Centre, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-Ro 43-Gil, Songpa-Gu, Seoul, 05505 Republic of Korea
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Shiraly R, Khani Jeihooni A, Bakhshizadeh Shirazi R. Perception of risk of hypertension related complications and adherence to antihypertensive drugs: a primary healthcare based cross-sectional study. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:303. [PMID: 36443657 PMCID: PMC9706951 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01918-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blood pressure control is suboptimal in more than half of treated hypertensive patients. The purpose of this study was to assess perceived risk of high blood pressure sequelae and adherence to medications in known cases of hypertension. METHODS A cross-sectional study was designed using a sample of 600 hypertensive patients who were randomly selected from 32 primary healthcare centers in Shiraz, Iran. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Participants were asked about their basic demographic information, smoking history, access to healthcare services, duration of antihypertensive therapy, number of drugs taken concurrently and their perceived risk of hypertension-related complications. The outcome of interest was adherence to antihypertensive medications measured by the Persian version of the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent factors associated with better adherence. RESULTS Nearly half (48.8%) of participants had uncontrolled hypertension. Just over one fifth (22.3%) of all the patients reported high adherence to antihypertensive medications. Independent factors associated with better adherence to antihypertensive medications were higher educational level (OR: 1.71, CI 95%: 1.06-2.75), being a never smoker (OR: 1.62, CI 95%: 1.06-2.46), having easy access to healthcare services (OR: 1.91, CI 95%: 1.10-3.35), lower mean treatment duration (OR: 0.96, CI 95%: 0.92-0.99), and having higher perceived risk of hypertension-related complications (OR:2.34, CI 95%: 1.52-3.60). CONCLUSION High perceived risk of hypertension-related complications is significantly associated with adherence to antihypertensive therapy. Our findings suggest that primary care physicians should regularly emphasize on negative consequences of uncontrolled/poorly controlled blood pressure while visiting hypertensive patients.
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- Ramin Shiraly
- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Health Behavior Science Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Nutrition Research Center, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Peng M, Shi X, Zhu L, Wang Z. Follow-up management service and health outcomes of hypertensive patients in China: A cross-sectional analysis from the national health service survey in Jiangsu province. Front Public Health 2022; 10:956711. [PMID: 35958831 PMCID: PMC9360537 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.956711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Hypertension is a major cause of early mortality worldwide. Health follow-up management services can encourage patients with hypertension to improve their health behavior and outcomes. However, a lack of studies on the relationship between specific factors of follow-up management and both subjective and objective health outcome among hypertensive patients exists. The current study investigated the relationship between service content, frequency, mode, and institutions of follow-up management and health outcomes among Chinese hypertensives. Methods Data were obtained from the sixth National Health Service Survey (NHSS) of Jiangsu Province, which was conducted in 2018. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the sample characteristics and the utilization of follow-up management services. Both multiple linear regression and logistic regression were used to estimate the association of follow-up management service and other factors with hypertensives' subjective and objective health outcomes. Result Some respondents (19.30%) reported hypertension, and 75.36% of these patients obtained follow-up management services. Hypertensive patients' subjective health outcome self-reported health status and objective health outcome blood pressure (BP) control were found to be significantly associated with follow-up management services. The outcomes were both significantly improved by a high frequency of management services, a high level of follow-up providers, the mode of visiting healthcare facilities and/or calling, and receiving instructions on medication use. However, inquiring about patients' symptoms was negatively associated with self-reported health status and BP control. In addition, BP measurement was significantly and positively associated with hypertensive patients' self-reported health status; the patients receiving lifestyle guidance were more likely to have their BP levels under control. Conclusions Hypertension management strategies should further focus on the frequency of healthcare follow-up management via categorization of the follow-up services and appropriate adjustment of service delivery modes to optimize health follow-up management for hypertensives further improve their outcomes. Meanwhile, complementary policies are also needed to address other socioeconomic factors that can promote good health conditions for hypertension patients.
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- Mingyao Peng
- School of Health Policy Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Health Policy Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Health Policy Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Health Policy Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- The Public Health Policy and Management Innovation Research Team, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Center for Global Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Zhonghua Wang
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Association between Age of Onset of Hypertension and Incident Atrial Fibrillation. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12071186. [PMID: 35887683 PMCID: PMC9317856 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12071186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We investigated whether age at hypertension (HTN) onset was associated with the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in the general population. This prospective longitudinal community-based cohort study included 9892 participants without AF at baseline, who underwent biennial electrocardiography for a median duration of 11.5 years. The participants were divided into five groups, consisting of a normotensive group (Group-N) and four HTN groups based on HTN onset age: <45 years (Group-H1); 45−54 years (Group-H2); 55−64 years (Group-H3); and ≥65 years (Group-H4). A multivariate Cox proportional hazards model showed that the presence of HTN at baseline was associated with higher AF risk (hazard ratio [HR], 1.93; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.32−2.80). The participants in Group-H1 had the highest risk of AF (HR 3.18; CI 1.74−5.82), and the risk of AF decreased as HTN onset age increased across the four HTN groups (p for trend = 0.014). The AF onset age was significantly younger in participants in Group-H1 than in Groups-H2−H4. Early-onset HTN was associated with an increased risk of AF, and younger onset of AF in the general population. Surveillance for AF should be considered at a younger age in individuals with HTN.
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Visual Acuity Outcomes in Diseases Associated with Reduced Visual Acuity: An Analysis of the National Health Insurance Service Database in Korea. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148689. [PMID: 35886542 PMCID: PMC9323841 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Visual acuity declines with age, and disease-related visual acuity changes vary. We evaluated factors affecting visual acuity and age-related visual acuity in diseases associated with reduced visual acuity such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy (DR). The Korean National Health Insurance Service 2015–2016 data were analyzed for age-related visual acuity changes and prevalence of diseases associated with reduced visual acuity. Among 993,062 participants, the prevalence rates of hypertension, DM, glaucoma, and DR were 27.0%, 15.1%, 13.8%, and 2.7%, respectively. Despite having the lowest prevalence, DR alone or DR with hypertension and glaucoma resulted in low visual acuity. Correlation analysis between disease frequency and mean age-related visual acuity revealed higher positive correlations in DR and hypertension than in DM and glaucoma, indicating lower visual acuity. Odds ratios for low visual acuity in cases including one disease such as hypertension, DM, glaucoma, and DR were 1.73, 1.23, 1.04, and 1.52, respectively. The prevalence and number of diseases associated with reduced visual acuity increased with age, and visual acuity decreased. The leading causes of vision loss were DR as a single disease and hypertension as a concomitant disease. Therefore, age-related vision management, through periodic eye examination and correction with age, should be performed along with management of diabetes and hypertension.
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2022 Malaysian Working Group Consensus Statement on Renal Denervation for management of arterial hypertension. Hypertens Res 2022; 45:1111-1122. [PMID: 35650248 PMCID: PMC9192347 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-022-00937-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Hypertension is highly prevalent and a major contributor to cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. In spite of the availability of efficacious, safe and affordable anti-hypertensive drugs, hypertension remains poorly controlled in the majority of hypertensive patients. Various reasons including non-adherence to the anti-hypertensive drugs, account for the poor control. Resistant hypertension is also one of the reasons for poor control of blood pressure (BP). The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) has long been recognized as one of the determinants in the pathophysiology of a raised BP. Overactivity of the SNS is a contributor to sustained arterial hypertension. Renal denervation (RDN) is increasingly recognized as a safe and effective adjunctive therapy to control BP with or without pharmacotherapy. Hence for patients who remain uncontrolled despite all efforts, renal denervation (RDN) is a novel treatment that can potentially improve BP control, hence reducing the major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). More recent randomized, sham control trials of RDN have shown that RDN produces a sustained lowering of BP. To date, this lowering of BP through RDN is maintained for at least 3 years. Furthermore, this procedure has been found to be safe. Hence this consensus summarises the science behind RDN and the available clinical data to support the use of this therapy. It is hoped that this consensus will offer guidance on the importance of identifying patients who will benefit most from this therapy. A multidisciplinary team approach in the management of the patient undergoing RDN is recommended. ![]()
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Baek MS, Kim HK, Han K, Kwon HS, Na HK, Lyoo CH, Cho H. Annual Trends in the Incidence and Prevalence of Alzheimer's Disease in South Korea: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Front Neurol 2022; 13:883549. [PMID: 35665039 PMCID: PMC9160364 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.883549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Despite recent studies suggesting a declining incidence and prevalence of dementia on a global scale, epidemiologic results with respect to Alzheimer's disease (AD) are lacking due to the methodological limitations inherent to conducting large-scale cohort investigations of this topic. The aim of the current study was to investigate the incidence and prevalence of AD in Korea. We conducted a secondary analysis within the National Health Insurance System (NHIS) database, a unique resource that reports medical information for the entire Korean population. AD diagnoses as well as evaluations of vascular risks were defined based on International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes along with prescription records. The cut-off age for diagnosing AD was defined as the age of the patient's highest Youden index. In this study, the incidence and prevalence of AD in the Korean population aged 40 years or older showed an overall increase between 2006 and 2015. Although both older and younger age groups showed an increase in the incidence and prevalence of AD, the highest increase was observed in older age groups. Based on the highest Youden's index value (sensitivity + specificity – 1), the cut-off value for the diagnosis of AD was 69 years with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.92. We found that the incidence of AD was higher in individuals with underlying vascular risks. However, in recent years, the prevalence of AD was conversely found to be lower in individuals with hypertension or dyslipidemia. Despite efforts toward reducing the number of AD cases through educational, policy, and various public health and preventive medicine interventions, the incidence and prevalence of AD continues to grow in Korea. Efforts aimed at early diagnosis and the modification of underlying risks may be critical to reducing the socioeconomic burden of AD.
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- Min Seok Baek
- Department of Neurology, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Hanna Cho
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Ju H, Kang E, Kim Y, Ko H, Cho B. The Effectiveness of a Mobile Health Care App and Human Coaching Program in Primary Care Clinics: Pilot Multicenter Real-World Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2022; 10:e34531. [PMID: 35522461 PMCID: PMC9123543 DOI: 10.2196/34531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
As the global burden of chronic conditions increases, their effective management is a concern. Although the need for chronic disease management using mobile self-management health care apps is increasing, there are still many barriers to their practical application in the primary care field.
Objective
This study evaluated the effectiveness of primary care services combining a mobile self-management health care app with human coaching for patients with chronic diseases in the current primary care system.
Methods
A total of 110 patients (mean age 53.2, SD 9.2 years; 64 of 110, 58.2% female) with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or metabolic syndrome who visited one of 17 participating primary care clinics from September to November 2020 were included in this study. All participants recorded data regarding changes in body weight, sleep conditions, quality of life, depression, anxiety, stress, BMI, waist circumference, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and blood lipids levels. The app user group (n=65) used a mobile self-management health care app with human coaching for 12 weeks, and the control group (n=45) underwent conventional self-managed health care.
Results
Patients in the app user group reported significantly more weight loss than those in the control group—the body weight of the app user group decreased by 1.43 kg (95% CI –2.07 to –0.79) and that of the control group decreased by 0.13 kg (95% CI –0.67 to 0.41; P=.002). The weight loss was markedly greater after using the app for 9 weeks than that when used for 4 weeks or 5-8 weeks (P=.002). Patients in the app user group reported better sleep quality (P=.04) and duration (P=.004) than those in the control group.
Conclusions
The combination of primary care clinics and a mobile self-management health care app with human coaching results in better management of chronic conditions. This study shows that the primary care services combining a mobile self-management health care app with human coaching are effective in the current primary care system. An implication of this study is the possibility that a mobile self-management health care app with human coaching is a treatment option in the current primary care system.
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- HyoRim Ju
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Noom Korea, Noom Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Prevalence, awareness, and treatment of depression among community-dwelling stroke survivors in Korea. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4050. [PMID: 35260781 PMCID: PMC8904832 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08126-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Post-stroke depression (PSD), a prevalent complication of stroke, causes poor outcomes. However, little is known about its prevalence and management among community-dwelling stroke survivors. Thus, we investigated the prevalence, awareness, and treatment of PSD in a community setting. A cross-sectional study was performed using representative data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Surveys 2014, 2016, and 2018. A total of 11,122 participants aged ≥ 40 years were categorized, including 343 stroke survivors and 10,779 non-stroke survivors. We then calculated and compared the prevalence, awareness (formal diagnosis of depression by a doctor), and treatment rates of depression between the two groups. Depression was defined as a score ≥ 10 in the nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Depression was significantly more prevalent among stroke survivors than in non-stroke survivors (22.2% vs. 8.5%, respectively), while the differences in the awareness and treatment rates were insignificant. However, only 46.8% of stroke survivors with PSD were aware of their condition, and only 20.5% were receiving treatment. These results suggest that clinicians should more actively screen for and treat depression among stroke survivors.
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Kim J, Park CG, Chu MK. Interictal plasma endothelin-1 levels do not change in individuals with episodic and chronic migraine. Cephalalgia 2022; 42:761-768. [PMID: 35166151 DOI: 10.1177/03331024221075616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Individuals with migraine present ictal elevation of endothelin-1 levels. Migraine can be subclassified into episodic migraine and chronic migraine. Apart from the inconsistent reports on interictal endothelin-1 levels, most studies did not distinguish between episodic migraine and chronic migraine. METHODS We measured plasma endothelin-1 levels in participants with episodic migraine (n = 87), with chronic migraine (n = 88), and controls (n = 50). RESULTS Interictal endothelin-1 levels were not significantly different among participants with episodic migraine, those with chronic migraine, and controls (pg/ml, median and interquartile range, 10.19 [7.76-13.69] vs. 9.25 [6.91-10.73] vs. 9.46 [7.00-14.19], p = 0.131). After excluding participants with fibromyalgia (n = 50) and medication-overuse headache (n = 21), endothelin-1 levels were still similar among groups (10.51 [7.96-14.10] vs. 9.24 [6.96-10.81] vs. 9.46 [7.00-14.19], p = 0.230). Endothelin-1 levels did not significantly differ among participants with migraine with aura, those with migraine without aura, and controls (9.36 [4.26-13.35] vs. 9.50 [7.23-13.02] vs. 9.46 [7.00-14.19], p = 0.975). There was no significant association of endothelin-1 with headache intensity (mild, 8.99 [8.99-8.99] vs. moderate, 8.71 [6.85-12.15] vs. severe, 9.55 [7.23-13.13], p = 0.517) or headache frequency per month (exponential and 95% confidence interval, 0.709 [0.296-1.698], p = 0.440) in participants with episodic migraine and chronic migraine. CONCLUSIONS Interictal plasma endothelin-1 level is an unlikely marker for episodic migraine and chronic migraine.
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- Jiyoung Kim
- Department of Neurology, Bio Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Immunology, Severance Biomedical Science Institute, 37991Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Therapeutic Antibody Research Center, Genuv Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Institute for Immunology and Immunological Diseases, 37991Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, 37991Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim KS, Kim T, Kang SH, Lee JR, Lee HJ, Lee H. Effect of Dental Screening on Cardiovascular Risk: A Nationwide Cohort Study. J Clin Periodontol 2021; 49:251-259. [PMID: 34897761 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the effect of dental screening on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) using data from a nationwide population-based cohort. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective cohort study extracted data of 478,245 individuals aged 40-79 years who participated in a health screening programme in 2002-2003 from the National Health Insurance Service-National Health Screening Cohort. Based on screening experience, participants were classified into the non-screening, general screening only, and dental screening groups. Using Cox proportional hazard models, hazard ratios (HRs) were determined for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) during each group's 11-year follow-up period. RESULTS The risk of MACE in the dental screening group was 10% lower than that in the non-screening group (adjusted HR, 0.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.87-0.93; P<0.001) and 9% lower than that in the general screening only group (adjusted HR, 0.91; 95% CI, 0.89-0.94; P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Dental screening was associated with a lower MACE risk; however, decreases in CVD-related healthcare utilisation and costs were not clinically significant. The association could be attributed to healthy habits of participants in the dental screening group; nevertheless, it is conceivable that the improvement of oral health through dental screening influenced CVD prevention.
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- Keun-Suh Kim
- Department of Periodontology, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Section of Dentistry, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Lee H, Kwon SH, Jeon JS, Noh H, Han DC, Kim H. Association between blood pressure and the risk of chronic kidney disease in treatment-naïve hypertensive patients. Kidney Res Clin Pract 2021; 41:31-42. [PMID: 34974658 PMCID: PMC8816410 DOI: 10.23876/j.krcp.21.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Although hypertension is a well-known risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD), the blood pressure (BP) at which antihypertensive interventions should be initiated remains to be determined. Therefore, we investigated the association between BP and CKD in treatment-naïve individuals. Methods This prospective cohort study considered 7,343 individuals in the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study who were not taking antihypertensive medications. Subjects were categorized into six groups according to their systolic BP (SBP) and five groups according to their diastolic BP (DBP). The primary outcome was incident CKD, which was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate of <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or the development of proteinuria. The secondary outcome was incident cardiovascular disease (CVD). Results In the time-varying Cox models, the hazard ratios (95% confidence interval [CI]) for CKD were 1.39 (1.10–1.77) with SBP 130–139 mmHg, 1.79 (1.40–2.28) with SBP 140–159 mmHg, and 3.22 (2.35–4.40) with SBP ≥ 160 mmHg, compared with SBP 100–119 mmHg. In addition, the hazard ratios (95% CI) for CKD were 1.88 (1.48–2.37) with DBP 90–99 mmHg and 4.30 (3.20–5.76) with DBP ≥ 100 mmHg, compared with DBP 70–79 mmHg. A significantly increased CVD risk was also observed in subjects with SBP ≥ 130 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg. Conclusion Our findings indicate that SBP ≥ 130 mmHg and DBP ≥ 90 mmHg are associated with an increased risk of CKD. Therefore, BP-lowering strategies should be considered starting at those thresholds to prevent CKD development.
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- Haekyung Lee
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Hyonam Kidney Laboratory, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Hyonam Kidney Laboratory, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Hyonam Kidney Laboratory, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Hyonam Kidney Laboratory, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Hyonam Kidney Laboratory, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Xu X, Bao H, Tian Z, Zhu H, Zhu L, Niu L, Yan T, Dong H, Fang X, Zhang X. Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in Northern China: a cross-sectional study. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:525. [PMID: 34736420 PMCID: PMC8567672 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-02333-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Hypertension has always been a worldwide health concern. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of hypertension among adult residents of northern China, where people usually have a high-fat, high-salt diet and heavy alcohol consumption. Methods Through the Early Screening and Comprehensive Intervention Project for High Risk Groups of Cardiovascular Diseases in the Inner Mongolia of northern China, we collected data of 70,380 residents, from September 2015 to June 2017. We assessed the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in the total population and sub-populations. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify the factors associated with the prevalence and control of hypertension. Results Among participants, only 13.4% had optimal blood pressure levels. About 55.7% (95% confidence interval (CI) = 55.3–56.1%) of the participants had hypertension. In addition, the awareness, treatment, control and control under-treatment rate of hypertension were 52.8% (95%CI = 52.3–53.3%), 43.3% (95%CI = 42.8–43.8%), 8.6% (95%CI = 8.3–8.9%) and 19.8% (95%CI = 19.2–20.4%), respectively. Multivariable logistic regression showed that older, male, Han, living in rural areas, current drinker, not married, lower educational level, lower annual income, diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia were more likely to be suffered from hypertension (P < 0.05). Controlled hypertension was less common in those younger, Mongol, not married, farmer, current drinker, lower educational level, obesity, diabetes, without prior CHD, and without prior CVD (P < 0.05). Conclusion Among populations aged 35–75 years in Northern China, more than half have hypertension, fewer than one-tenth have successfully controlled hypertension, and fewer than one-fifth of hypertension patients receiving treatment have controlled hypertension.
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- Xiaoqian Xu
- School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Hohhot First Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Public Health, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Nephrology, Inner Mongolia People's Hospital, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China.
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Development of the Hypertension Index Model in General Adult Using the Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey and the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11100968. [PMID: 34683109 PMCID: PMC8540826 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11100968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, has been increasing. Along with emphasizing awareness and control of hypertension, predicting the incidence of hypertension is important. Several studies have previously reported prediction models of hypertension. However, among the previous models for predicting hypertension, few models reflect various risk factors for hypertension. We constructed a sex-specific prediction model using Korean datasets, which included socioeconomic status, medical history, lifestyle-related variables, anthropometric status, and laboratory indices. We utilized the data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2011 to 2015 to derive a hypertension prediction model. Participants aged 40 years or older. We constructed a sex-specific hypertension classification model using logistic regression and features obtained by literature review and statistical analysis. We constructed a sex-specific hypertension classification model including approximately 20 variables. We estimated its performance using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey dataset from 2016 to 2018 (AUC = 0.847 in men, AUC = 0.901 in women). The performance of our hypertension model was considered significant based on the cumulative incidence calculated from a longitudinal dataset, the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study dataset. We developed this hypertension prediction model using features that could be collected in a clinical office without difficulty. Individualized results may alert a person at high risk to modify unhealthy lifestyles.
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Kang SH, Lee DH, Han KD, Jung JH, Park SH, Dai AM, Wei HG, Yoon CH, Youn TJ, Chae IH, Kim CH. Hypertension, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system-blocking agents, and COVID-19. Clin Hypertens 2021; 27:11. [PMID: 34059140 PMCID: PMC8166420 DOI: 10.1186/s40885-021-00168-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background There have been concerns regarding the safety of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system (RAAS)-blocking agents including angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study sought to evaluate the impact of hypertension and the use of ACEI/ARB on clinical severity in patients with COVID-19. Methods A total of 3,788 patients aged 30 years or older who were confirmed with COVID-19 with real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were identified from a claims-based cohort in Korea. The primary study outcome was severe clinical events, a composite of intensive care unit admission, need for ventilator care, and death. Results Patients with hypertension (n = 1,190, 31.4 %) were older and had higher prevalence of comorbidities than those without hypertension. The risk of the primary study outcome was significantly higher in the hypertension group, even after multivariable adjustment (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.67; 95 % confidence interval [CI], 1.04 to 2.69). Among 1,044 patients with hypertensive medical treatment, 782 (74.9 %) were on ACEI or ARB. The ACEI/ARB subgroup had a lower risk of severe clinical outcomes compared to the no ACEI/ARB group, but this did not remain significant after multivariable adjustment (aOR, 0.68; 95 % CI, 0.41 to 1.15). Conclusions Patients with hypertension had worse COVID-19 outcomes than those without hypertension, while the use of RAAS-blocking agents was not associated with increased risk of any adverse study outcomes. The use of ACE inhibitors or ARBs did not increase the risk of adverse COVID-19 outcomes, supporting current guidance to continue these medications when indicated.
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- Si-Hyuck Kang
- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Google, CA, Mountain View, USA
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lee HY, Oh GC, Sohn IS, Park S, Shin J, Beaney T, Partington G, Poulter NR, Cho MC. May Measurement Month 2019: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Korea. Eur Heart J Suppl 2021; 23:B89-B91. [PMID: 34054368 PMCID: PMC8141952 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suab027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Hypertension is the biggest contributing risk factor to cerebrovascular disease and is associated with increased risk of coronary artery disease. The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of hypertension and acting as a temporary solution to the lack of screening programs worldwide. An opportunistic cross-sectional survey of participants aged ≥18 was carried out during May 2019 in Korea. Over 10 000 participants were recruited in the MMM campaign in Korea, with a slogan of ‘A simple measure to save lives—#checkyourpressure’. A total of 9975 participants with valid clinical and blood pressure (BP) data were used for analysis. All participants were Korean in ethnicity, mean age was 57.2 (SD ± 21.2) years, 57.7% were females, and the mean body mass index was 23.4 kg/m2 (SD ± 3.3). In total, 37.7% of the participants reported a previous diagnosis of hypertension, and 91.3% of those diagnosed were on antihypertensive medications. For other comorbidities, 11.6% reported having diabetes mellitus, 2.0% had previous stroke, and 1.0% had previous myocardial infarction. Mean BP was 130.0/81.0 mmHg in the overall population. After multiple imputation, 47.6% of participants were classified as hypertensive (systolic BP ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥90 mmHg or on treatment for raised BP). Among all hypertensive participants, the awareness rate, the treatment rate, and the control rate (systolic BP <140 mmHg and diastolic BP <90 mmHg) were 76.2%, 74.0%, and 50.5%, respectively. Of those on antihypertensive medication, the control rate was 68.2%. While awareness and treatment rates were relatively high in the MMM19 campaign, the BP control rate of the total hypertensive population was still only ∼50%, which demands more emphasis on strict BP control.
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- Hae-Young Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine Department, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, LondonW12 7RH, UK.,Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, St Dunstan's Road, London W6 8RP, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, LondonW12 7RH, UK
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- Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, Imperial College London, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, LondonW12 7RH, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, 1, Chungdae-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju 28644, Korea
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Lee HY, Lee SW, Kim HC, Ihm SH, Park SH, Kim TH. Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Hypertension Screening in the Korea National Health Screening Program. Korean Circ J 2021; 51:610-622. [PMID: 34085434 PMCID: PMC8263297 DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2021.0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of routine hypertension (HTN) screening as a part of the national health-screening program. Compared with no screening, the costs per quality adjusted life years of the following screening strategies were below the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio threshold (approximately Korean won 30.5 million in Korea): first screening examination with the second confirmatory examination in adults aged 40 years or older every 3 years, every 2 years, or annually. The most cost-effective HTN screening strategy was the first screening examination with the second confirmatory examination in aged 40 years or older every 3 years. Background and Objectives To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of routine hypertension (HTN) screening as a part of the national health-screening program. Methods Two aspects of cost-effectiveness were examined using the national general health-screening program. First, the cost of case-finding was computed for 5-year interval age groups. Second, the cost per quality adjusted life years (QALYs) gained were estimated for 12 different scenarios varying examination starting age, pattern and interval compared with no screening. Results The cost of finding one new HTN case was low as 26,284 Korean won (KRW) (approximately [approx.] United States Dollar 21) for 70–79 years old to as high as 70,552 KRW for 40–44 years old. Compared with no screening, the costs per QALYs of the following screening strategies were below the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio threshold (approx. KRW 30.5 million): first screening examination with the second confirmatory examination in adults aged ≥40 years every 3 years (KRW 10.2 million), every 2 years (KRW 13.2 million), or annually (KRW 19.9 million). One-way sensitivity analyses suggest that the results were mostly influenced by the sensitivity of the first screening examination, followed by the examination rate of the second confirmatory examination. Conclusions HTN screening as a part of routine national health screening program was cost-effective for adults aged 40 years or older. The most cost-effective HTN screening strategy was the first screening examination with the second confirmatory examination in aged 40 years or older every 3 years.
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- Hae Young Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Etiology Research Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Etiology Research Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Healthcare Management, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
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Lee HY, Oh GC, Sohn IS, Park S, Shin J, Pyun WB, Cho MC. Suboptimal Management Status of Younger Hypertensive Population in Korea. Korean Circ J 2021; 51:598-606. [PMID: 34085433 PMCID: PMC8263293 DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2020.0542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hypertension (HTN) is the most contributable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global initiative to raise awareness of HTN and act as a temporary solution to the lack of screening programs worldwide. METHODS An opportunistic cross-sectional survey of participants aged ≥18 was carried out in May 2019. Over 10,000 participants were recruited in the MMM 2019 Korea, with a slogan of "A simple measure to save lives - #checkyourpressure." RESULTS A total of 9,950 participants with valid clinical blood pressure (BP) data were used for analysis. All participants were Korean in ethnicity. The mean age was 57.2±21.2 years, 57.8% were females, and the mean body mass index was 23.4±3.3 kg/m². Among the enrolled population, 20.1% were less than 30 years old, and 5.0% were 30-39 years old. 37.0% of the participants reported a previous diagnosis of HTN, and 91.3% of those diagnosed were on antihypertensive medications. Notably, more than 20% of the participants had not measured their BP during the last 12 months, and the awareness rate in the young hypertensive participants (aged <40) was less than 10%. Among hypertensive participants, the treatment rate was 69.3%, and the control rate among those taking medications was 61.2%. CONCLUSION MMM 2019 Korea campaign reported high BP control rates in individuals with HTN, reaching 60%. However, the awareness rate in young hypertensive participants was less than 10% along with suboptimal management status. The MMM 2019 Korea again raised the importance of regular BP measurement in the younger population.
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- Hae Young Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
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Kim Y, Nho SJ, Woo G, Kim H, Park S, Kim Y, Park O, Oh K. Trends in the prevalence and management of major metabolic risk factors for chronic disease over 20 years: findings from the 1998-2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Epidemiol Health 2021; 43:e2021028. [PMID: 33872481 PMCID: PMC8289481 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2021028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to explore trends in the prevalence and management of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia in Korean adults from 1998 to 2018 using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). METHODS The study participants included 79,753 individuals aged ≥ 30 years who had participated in the health examination and health interview of the first (1998) to the seventh (2016-2018) KNHANES. The prevalence and management as well as annual percent change (APC) in chronic diseases were analyzed using SAS and the Joinpoint software program. RESULTS The prevalence of obesity in men significantly increased from 26.8% in 1998 to 44.7% in 2018 (APC= 1.9, p< 0.001), whereas that in women decreased slightly from 30.5% in 1998 to 28.3% in 2018 (APC= -0.5, p< 0.001). The prevalence of hypertension in men was 33.2% in 2018, with no significant change, whereas that in women slightly decreased to 23.1% in 2018 (APC= -0.9, p< 0.001). The prevalence of diabetes in men increased slightly from 10.5% in 2005 to 12.9% in 2018 (APC= 1.6, p< 0.001), whereas that in women remained at approximately 8%, with no significant change. The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in both men and women increased 3-fold in 2018 (20.9% in men [APC = 8.2, p < 0.001] and 21.4% in women [APC= 7.1, p< 0.001]) compared to that in 2005. The awareness rate, treatment rate, and control rate of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia increased 2-3 fold. Regarding diabetes, the treatment rate increased, but the control rate did not change. CONCLUSIONS Over the past 20 years, the prevalence of obesity (in men), diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia has increased and management indicators, such as the awareness rate, treatment rate, and control rate of chronic diseases, have improved continuously.
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- Division of Health and Nutrition Survey and Analysis, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Health and Nutrition Survey and Analysis, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Health and Nutrition Survey and Analysis, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Health and Nutrition Survey and Analysis, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Health and Nutrition Survey and Analysis, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Public Health Medical Service Office, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Division of Health and Nutrition Survey and Analysis, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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- Division of Health and Nutrition Survey and Analysis, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Cheongju, Korea
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Kim J, Byun SJ, Woo SJ, Park KH, Park SJ. Assessment of Trends in the Incidence Rates of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in Korea From 2002 to 2015. JAMA Ophthalmol 2021; 139:399-405. [PMID: 33570556 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2020.6860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Importance Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is associated with and shares common risk factors with cardiovascular diseases. Over the past several decades, the incidence rates of stroke and ischemic heart disease have substantially decreased in high-income industrialized countries. However, little is known regarding current trends in CRAO incidence rates. Objective To estimate trends in the incidence rates of CRAO in Korea. Design, Setting, and Participants This nationwide population-based cohort study was designed on September 7, 2017, and used data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service from January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2015. Individuals with incident CRAO between 2002 and 2015 were identified using the CRAO diagnostic code (H34.1) from the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision. Unadjusted CRAO incidence rates were calculated using the number of CRAO cases identified and the corresponding midyear population, which was obtained from resident registration data. Standardized incidence rates were calculated based on the 2015 census population, and weighted mean annual incidence rates with 95% CIs were computed based on the Poisson distribution. To identify trends in incidence rates, joinpoint regression analysis was performed using standardized incidence rates, and annual percentage changes (APCs) were calculated across the 12-year study period. Data were analyzed from May 1, 2019, to April 30, 2020. Main Outcomes and Measures Temporal trends in CRAO incidence rates (measured as cases per 100 000 person-years) and age-standardized APCs in CRAO incidence rates using joinpoint and birth cohort analyses. Results Among 50 million residents of Korea, 9892 individuals (5884 men [59.5%]) with incident CRAO between 2002 and 2015 were identified. The mean age of Korean individuals diagnosed with CRAO was 62.4 years (range, 0-97 years); among men and women, the mean age was 61.5 years (range, 0-96 years) and 63.6 years (range, 0-97 years), respectively. The mean standardized incidence rate of CRAO was 2.00 cases per 100 000 person-years (95% CI, 1.97-2.04 cases per 100 000 person-years) among the entire population, 2.43 cases per 100 000 person-years (95% CI, 2.37-2.49 cases per 100 000 person-years) among men, and 1.61 cases per 100 000 person-years (95% CI, 1.57-1.66 cases per 100 000 person-years) among women. The highest incidence rate (9.85 cases per 100 000 person-years; 95% CI, 9.10-10.60 cases per 100 000 person-years) was observed among those aged 80 to 84 years (13.74 cases per 100 000 person-years [95% CI, 12.16-15.32 cases per 100 000 person-years] for men and 8.04 cases per 100 000 person-years [95% CI, 7.21-8.86 cases per 100 000 person-years] for women). The incidence rate in the overall study population decreased over time (APC, -3.46%; 95% CI, -4.3% to -2.6%), and this decreasing trend was more evident in women (APC, -4.56%; 95% CI, -5.7% to -3.4%) than in men (APC, -2.90%; 95% CI, -3.9% to -1.9%). The decrease in the incidence rate was more evident among participants younger than 65 years (APC, -6.80%; 95% CI, -8.3% to -5.2%) than among those 65 years and older (APC, -0.57%; 95% CI, -1.5% to -0.4%). Among participants born after 1930, a decrease in the CRAO incidence rate over time was observed in every age group, while the same decreasing trend was not present among those born before 1930. Conclusions and Relevance This study found that the CRAO incidence rate has been decreasing among residents of Korea, especially among women, individuals younger than 65 years, and individuals born after 1930. This observed decrease may be associated with the development of a national health care system and the general improvement in chronic disease management.
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- Jongshin Kim
- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
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Kim SJ, Kwon OD, Kim KS. Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of dyslipidemia among diabetes mellitus patients and predictors of optimal dyslipidemia control: results from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Lipids Health Dis 2021; 20:29. [PMID: 33771170 PMCID: PMC8004432 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-021-01455-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of dyslipidemia and identify the predictors of optimal control (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol < 100 mg/dL) among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using the representative Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014–2018). Overall, 4311 patients with DM, aged ≥19 years, and without cardiovascular diseases were selected, and the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates of dyslipidemia were calculated. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the factors influencing the optimal control of dyslipidemia. Results Dyslipidemia was prevalent in 83.3% of patients with DM, but the awareness and treatment rates were 36.5 and 26.9%, respectively. The control rate among all patients with dyslipidemia was 18.8%, whereas it was 61.1% among those being treated. Prevalence and awareness rates were also significantly higher in women than in men. Dyslipidemia was most prevalent in those aged 19–39 years, but the rates of awareness, treatment, and control among all patients with dyslipidemia in this age group were significantly lower than those in other age groups. The predictors of optimal control were age ≥ 40 years [range 40–49 years: adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 3.73, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.43–9.72; 50–59 years: aOR 6.25, 95% CI 2.50–15.65; 60–69 years: aOR 6.96, 95% CI 2.77–17.44; 70–79 years: aOR 9.21, 95% CI 3.58–23.74; and ≥ 80 years: aOR 4.43, 95% CI 1.60–12.27]; urban living (aOR 1.44, 95% CI 1.15–1.80); higher body mass index (aOR 1.27, 95% CI 1.13–1.42); lower glycated hemoglobin levels (aOR 0.71, 95% CI 0.67–0.76); hypertension (aOR 1.53, 95% CI 1.22–1.92); poorer self-rated health status (aOR 0.72, 95% CI 0.62–0.84); and receiving regular health check-ups (aOR 1.58, 95% CI 1.25–2.00). Conclusions Most patients with DM were diagnosed with dyslipidemia, but many were unaware of or untreated for their condition. Therefore, their control rate was suboptimal. Thus, by understanding factors influencing optimal control of dyslipidemia, physicians should make more effort to encourage patients to undergo treatment and thus, adequately control their dyslipidemia.
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- Seung Jae Kim
- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,International Healthcare Center, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Republic of Korea Navy 2nd Fleet Medical Corps, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Suh SH, Song SH, Choi HS, Kim CS, Bae EH, Ma SK, Kim SW. Parental educational status independently predicts the risk of prevalent hypertension in young adults. Sci Rep 2021; 11:3698. [PMID: 33580117 PMCID: PMC7881088 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-83205-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Identification of individuals at risk of hypertension development based on socio-economic status have been inconclusive, due to variable definitions of low socio-economic status. We investigated whether educational status of individuals or their parents predicts prevalent hypertension in young adult population, by analyzing data of more than 37,000 non-institutionalized subjects from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008 to 2017. Although low educational status of individual subjects was robustly associated with elevation of systolic blood pressure and increased prevalence of hypertension in general population, its impact on prevalent hypertension differed across age subgroups, and was remarkably attenuated in young adults. Parental educational status was significantly associated with prevalent hypertension in young adults, but not or only marginally in elderly population. Low parental educational status was also associated with high sodium intake in young adults, irrespective of subject’s own educational status. These collectively indicate that parental educational status, rather than individual’s own educational status, better and independently predicts prevalent hypertension in young adults, and that young adults with low parental educational status are prone to intake more sodium, possibly contributing to the increased risk of hypertension development. We expect that our findings could help define young individuals at risk of high sodium intake and hypertension.
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- Sang Heon Suh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42, Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea.
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Park JH, Ha KH, Kim BY, Lee JH, Kim DJ. Trends in Cardiovascular Complications and Mortality among Patients with Diabetes in South Korea. Diabetes Metab J 2021; 45:120-124. [PMID: 33290647 PMCID: PMC7850871 DOI: 10.4093/dmj.2020.0175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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We investigated the cardiovascular complications and mortality rates of patients with diabetes in South Korea. The rates of hospitalization due to cardiovascular complications and mortality were analyzed using the Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort. From 2006 to 2015, the rates of hospitalization due to major cardiovascular complications decreased, while those due to heart failure (from 72 to 146 and 124 to 161 per 10,000 men and women, respectively) and peripheral artery disease (from 39 to 55 and 19 to 35 per 10,000 men and women, respectively) increased. In the period 2007 to 2015, the mortality rates for cancer, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, heart disease, and hypertensive disease all decreased. However, the mortality rate for pneumonia increased. We observed a continuous reduction in cardiovascular complications and mortality in adults with diabetes. However, with the increase in some diabetes complications, more efforts are needed to prevent diabetes complications.
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- Jung Hwan Park
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul,
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon,
Korea
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Etiology Research Center, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon,
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon,
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Myongji Hospital, Goyang,
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon,
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- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Etiology Research Center, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon,
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Lee EM. Optimal Strategy of Hypertension Screening in a Nationwide Health Examination: Early and Periodic Blood Pressure Measurement. Korean Circ J 2021; 51:623-625. [PMID: 34227274 PMCID: PMC8263291 DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2021.0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Eun Mi Lee
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital, Gunpo, Korea.
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Cho SMJ, Lee JH, Shim JS, Yeom H, Lee SJ, Jeon YW, Kim HC. Effect of Smartphone-Based Lifestyle Coaching App on Community-Dwelling Population With Moderate Metabolic Abnormalities: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e17435. [PMID: 33034564 PMCID: PMC7584978 DOI: 10.2196/17435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background Metabolic disorders are established precursors to cardiovascular diseases, yet they can be readily prevented with sustained lifestyle modifications. Objective We assessed the effectiveness of a smartphone-based weight management app on metabolic parameters in adults at high-risk, yet without physician diagnosis nor pharmacological treatment for metabolic syndrome, in a community setting. Methods In this 3-arm parallel-group, single-blind, randomized controlled trial, we recruited participants aged 30 to 59 years with at least 2 conditions defined by the Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program expert panel (abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high fasting glucose level). Participants were randomly assigned (1:1:1) by block randomization to either the nonuser group (control), the app-based diet and exercise self-logging group (app only), or the app-based self-logging and personalized coaching from professional dieticians and exercise coordinators group (app with personalized coaching). Assessments were performed at baseline, week 6, week 12, and week 24. The primary outcome was change in systolic blood pressure (between baseline and follow-up assessments). Secondary outcomes were changes in diastolic blood pressure, body weight, body fat mass, waist circumference, homeostatic model of assessment of insulin resistance, triglyceride level, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level between baseline and follow-up assessments. Analysis was performed using intention-to-treat. Results Between October 28, 2017 and May 28, 2018, 160 participants participated in the baseline screening examination. Participants (129/160, 80.6%) who satisfied the eligibility criteria were assigned to control (n=41), app only (n=45), or app with personalized coaching (n=43) group. In each group, systolic blood pressure showed decreasing trends from baseline (control: mean –10.95, SD 2.09 mmHg; app only: mean –7.29, SD 1.83 mmHg; app with personalized coaching: mean –7.19, SD 1.66 mmHg), yet without significant difference among the groups (app only: P=.19; app with personalized coaching: P=.16). Instead, those in the app with personalized coaching group had greater body weight reductions (control: mean –0.12, SD 0.30 kg; app only: mean –0.35, SD 0.36 kg, P=.67; app with personalized coaching: mean –0.96, SD 0.37 kg; P=.08), specifically by body fat mass reduction (control: mean –0.13, SD 0.34 kg; app only: mean –0.64, SD 0.38 kg, P=.22; app with personalized coaching: mean –0.79, SD 0.38 kg; P=.08). Conclusions Simultaneous diet and exercise self-logging and persistent lifestyle modification coaching were ineffective in lowering systolic blood pressure but effective in losing weight and reducing body fat mass. These results warrant future implementation studies of similar models of care on a broader scale in the context of primary prevention. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03300271; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03300271
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- So Mi Jemma Cho
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, the Graduate School of Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Etiology Research Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, the Graduate School of Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Etiology Research Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Park JY, Park SJ, Byun SJ, Woo SJ, Park KH. Twelve-year incidence of retinal vein occlusion and its trend in Korea. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2020; 258:2095-2104. [DOI: 10.1007/s00417-020-04811-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Jeon YW, Kim HC. Factors Associated with Awareness, Treatment, and Control Rate of Hypertension among Korean Young Adults Aged 30-49 Years. Korean Circ J 2020; 50:1077-1091. [PMID: 32975054 PMCID: PMC7707985 DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2020.0208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Hypertension awareness, treatment, and control have been substantially improved in the last decades worldwide, but hypertension management in younger adults is still challenged. We analyzed a nationally representative sample of Korea to investigate factors affecting hypertension management among the young Korean population. Methods Among 8,024 young adults aged 30–49 years from the 2014–2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1,103 participants with hypertension were analyzed to identify factors associated with hypertension management status. Multiple logistic regression models were conducted separately by sex. Results Young adults with hypertension showed a low rate of awareness (35.8%), treatment (30.9%), and control (23.0%). The older age (40–49 years), obese (body mass index ≥25.0 kg/m2), having diabetes mellitus (DM), and having past-history of cardiovascular disease were positively associated with awareness, and taking health examination in the past 2 years were positively associated with both treatment and control of hypertension among male. Young females who were older (40–49 years), rural residents, unemployed, not taking sodium over the recommended amount, having dyslipidemia, and having DM showed a higher likelihood of awareness. Young females who have not experienced unmet medical needs in the past year were more likely to be treated or controlled with hypertension. Conclusions The factors associated with hypertension awareness, treatment, and control were different by sex and age group. Enhancing attention on hypertension among young hypertension and encouraging them to visit clinics would be key strategies to improve hypertension management among the young hypertensive population.
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- Yong Woo Jeon
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases Etiology Research Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Association of Blood Cadmium with Cardiovascular Disease in Korea: From the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008-2013 and 2016. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17176288. [PMID: 32872339 PMCID: PMC7503499 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17176288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, although the mortality rate has declined with improved technology and risk factor control. The incidence rate of stroke, one of the CVDs, is increasing in young adults, whereas it is decreasing in the elderly. The risk factors for CVD may differ between young adults and the elderly. Previous studies have suggested that cadmium was a potential CVD risk factor in the overall and middle-aged to elderly populations. We assessed the associations between cadmium and CVD events in the Korean population aged 20-59 years using the 2008-2013 and 2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), a population-based cross-sectional study. Among 10,626 participants aged 20-59 years, those with high blood cadmium (BCd) level (>1.874 µg/L, 90th percentile) were higher associated with stroke and hypertension (stroke: odds ratio (OR), 2.39; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.03-5.56; hypertension: OR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.20-1.76). The strongest association between high blood cadmium concentrations and hypertension was among current smokers. Ischemic heart disease (IHD) was not associated with high blood cadmium level. These findings suggest that high blood cadmium levels may be associated with prevalent stroke and hypertension in the Korean population under 60 years of age.
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Maternal, infant, and perinatal mortality statistics and trends in Korea between 2009 and 2017. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2020; 63:623-630. [PMID: 32756294 PMCID: PMC7494775 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.20081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objective To provide updates on maternal, infant, and perinatal mortality using the national population data of South Korea between 2009 and 2017 and describe the mortality rate by target groups, timing, or causes of events to provide a basis for detecting vulnerable populations and ensuring timely medical and political interventions. Methods Pregnancy-related mortality in women, as well as deaths of infants, in South Korea was identified using population data from Statistics Korea. Records from death certificates, cremation reports on infant and fetal deaths, and the complementary cause-of-death investigation system were reviewed for the 2009–2017 period. Results A total of 461 maternal deaths, 11,717 infant deaths, and 12,249 perinatal deaths, including fetal deaths over 28 gestational weeks, were identified from 3,945,159 live births between 2009 and 2017. The maternal mortality ratio was 13.5 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2009 and decreased to 7.8 in 2017. Only the rate of deaths related to hypertensive disorders showed an increasing tendency. Both the infant and perinatal mortality rates improved (from 3.2 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2009 to 2.8 in 2017 and from 3.5 to 2.7, respectively). Among the external causes of infant mortality, assaults including homicides accounted for 25% (n=150), and this proportion was constant throughout the study period. Conclusion Overall improvements were observed in all maternal, infant, and perinatal mortality measures. In-depth analysis and interventions with respect to certain causes, such as hypertensive disorders in mothers or assaults in infants, should be considered priority issues.
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Guan Y, Zhang M, Zhang X, Zhao Z, Huang Z, Li C, Zhou M, Wang Y, Wang L, Wu J, Wang L. Hypertension Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, Control, and Associated Factors in the Labor Force Population - China, 2015. China CDC Wkly 2020; 2:147-155. [PMID: 34594613 PMCID: PMC8393065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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What is already known about this topic? Hypertension has become a major public health problem worldwide because of its high prevalence and various complications, and it ranks the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). What is added by this report? The prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in the labor force population in 2015 in China were 21.4%, 26.1%, 19.6%, and 6.3%, respectively. Hypertension prevalence in the labor force population remains high and the control of hypertension is still very low. What are the implications for public health practice? Effective public health strategies targeting the labor force population, especially older adults, males, and overweight and obese participants are needed for hypertension prevention and control.
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- Yunqi Guan
- Division of Surveillance, National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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- Division of Surveillance, National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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- Division of Surveillance, National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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- Division of Surveillance, National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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- Division of Surveillance, National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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- Division of Surveillance, National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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- Global Health Institute, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Division of Surveillance, National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China,Limin Wang,
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- National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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- National Center for Chronic and Noncommunicable Disease Control and Prevention, China CDC, Beijing, China
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Kwun JS, Kim SH, Kang SH, Yoon CH, Lee HY, Kim KI, Youn TJ, Chae IH, Kim CH. Potential impact of 2018 Korean Society of Hypertension guidelines on Korean population: a population-based cohort study. Clin Hypertens 2020; 26:3. [PMID: 32021699 PMCID: PMC6995175 DOI: 10.1186/s40885-020-0137-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background The Korean Society of Hypertension (KSH) revised the local guidelines for hypertension in 2018. The present study sought to evaluate the potential impact of the 2018 KSH guidelines on hypertension management status among the Korean population in terms of prevalence of hypertension, antihypertensive medical treatment recommendations, and control status in Korean adults. Methods We used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to estimate the number and percentage of Korean adults who have hypertension according to blood pressure (BP) classification, are recommended to receive antihypertensive medical treatment, and are receiving medical treatment and have BP in the optimal range according to the new recommendations. Adults aged 30 years or older who participated in the survey between 2013 and 2015 were selected for this study. Results The prevalence of hypertension was 30.5% among Korean adults aged 30 years or older. The percentage of subjects who are recommended to be treated with antihypertensive medications substantially increased from 32.5 to 37.8%, which translates to 1.6 million adults. Among the hypertensive patients who were receiving medical treatment, 38.6% were shown to have adequate BP levels as recommended by the 2018 KSH guidelines compared with 51.8% according to the previous 2013 guidelines. Conclusions The present study reports the potential impact of the 2018 KSH guidelines on the prevalence of hypertension, antihypertensive medical treatment recommendations, and control status for Korean adults. The 2018 KSH guidelines recommend more intensive BP control compared with previous guidelines. This study suggests that there is large scope for improvement in hypertension management in the Korean population.
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- Ju-Seung Kwun
- 1Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 13620 South Korea.,2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- 1Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 13620 South Korea
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- 1Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 13620 South Korea.,2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- 1Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 13620 South Korea.,2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.,3Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- 1Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 13620 South Korea.,2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- 1Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82, Gumi-Ro 173 Beon-Gil, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do 13620 South Korea.,2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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Song H, Feng D, Wang R, Yang J, Li Y, Gao J, Wang Z, Yan Z, Long C, Zhou J, Feng Z. The urban-rural disparity in the prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among the elderly in China-a cross-sectional study. PeerJ 2019; 7:e8015. [PMID: 31850155 PMCID: PMC6916758 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.8015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Introduction This study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension and to explore the disparities of its risk factors among urban and rural elderly. Method Data of hypertensive patients were collected from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2015. Stratified sample households were selected from 450 villages or communities of 150 counties from 28 provinces. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to analyze the factors correlated with hypertension. Results Prevalence of HBP was 47.6% (95% CI [45.2%-50.1%]) in total and it was close between urban and rural population (48.6% vs 47.2%). Factors associated with HBP were different between urban and rural areas. In urban areas, hypertension was significantly associated with literacy and diabetes in both genders, high BMI level and smoke quitters in males, and physical activity and dyslipidemia in females. In rural areas, hypertension was significantly associated with older age, higher BMI level in both males and females, and dyslipidemia in males. Conclusions The prevalence are about the same among urban and rural residents, but their risk factors vary from each other. Disparity in the risk factors between urban and rural population should be taken into consideration for further intervention.
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- Hongxun Song
- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China, Department of Health Management, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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