枞阳县35岁以上人群高血压患病情况调查

Investigation on the incidence rate of hypertension among the population over the age of 35 years in Congyang County

摘要: 目的了解枞阳县居民高血压的患病情况和流行特征。方法 2005年5月29日至7 月29日对枞阳县35岁以上人群进行一次高血压横断面调查。结果枞阳县高血压的患病率是8．08%,无性别差异。男、女高血压患病率均随着年龄的增长而增高。结论枞阳县高血压患病率低于全国平均水平。

Abstract: Objective The present study was conducted to get an insight into the incidence rate and the epidemic characteristics of hypertension among the residents in Congyang County．Methods A cross-section survey of hypertension was conducted among the population over the age of 35 years in Congyang County from May 29，2005 to July 29，2005．Results The incidence rate of hypertension was 8.08％in Congyang County, no significant difference in the rate found between male and female．It was found that the rate increased with age in both sexes．Conclusion The incidence rate of hypertension in Congyang County is lower than the average level of the whole country．