Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020)

Physical Activity, Obesity, Family History, and Their Associations with Hypertension among the Elderly in Aceh Singkil, Aceh

Amra, Ricca Nophia (Unknown)
Siregar, Fazidah Aguslina (Unknown)
Mutiara, Erna (Unknown)

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Publish Date
02 Mar 2020

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is an important global health challenge due to its high prevalence and resulting cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. This study aimed to examine the associations of physical activity, obesity, family history, with hypertension among the elderly in Aceh Singkil, Aceh.Subjects and Method: This was a case control study carried out in Aceh Singkil, Aceh, Indo

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Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health
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Abbrev

jepublichealth

Publisher

Universitas Sebelas Maret

Subject

Public Health

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Background: Increased blood pressure for a long time can increase the risk of kidney failure, co­ronary heart disease, brain damage, and other di­seases. In 2019, it is estimated that hyper­tens­ion is experienced by 1.13 billion people in the world with most (two thirds) living in low and ...