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ArticlePloS one2014

Prevalence and control of hypertension and albuminuria in South Korea: focus on obesity and abdominal obesity in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011-2012.

Su-Jung Yoon, Do-Hoon Kim, Ga-Eun Nam, Yeo-Joon Yoon, Kyung-Do Han, Dong-Wook Jung, Sang-Woon Park, Young-Eun Kim, Sung-Ho Lee, Sang-Su Lee and 1 more

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Su-Jung YoonDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Do-Hoon KimDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Ga-Eun NamDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Yeo-Joon YoonDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Kyung-Do HanDepartment of Medical Statistics, Catholic University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Dong-Wook JungDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Sang-Woon ParkDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Young-Eun KimDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Sung-Ho LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Sang-Su LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Yang-Hyun KimDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
Korea University · KRCatholic University of Korea · KR

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Abstract

backgroundAlbuminuria is associated with cardiovascular disease, and the relationship between albuminuria and hypertension is well established in many studies. So the control of hypertension is critical for decreasing cardiovascular events and albuminuria. Obesity and abdominal obesity are also associated with hypertension and albuminuria. Therefore, we analyzed the relationship between albuminuria and the prevalence and control of hypertension in the general Korean population according to obesity status.

methodsWe analyzed data from the 2011-2012 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and 9,519 subjects were included. Subjects were divided into four groups: non-obese/normal waist circumference, non-obese/high waist circumference, obese/normal waist circumference, and obese/high waist circumference.

resultsSystolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were positively associated with albumin-creatinine ratio in all groups (all p values <0.005). Non-obese/normal waist circumference group were more likely to have hypertension (odds ratios [95% confidential intervals (CIs)] were 3.20 [2.21-4.63] in microalbuminuria level and 3.09 [1.05-9.14] in macroalbuminuria level), and less likely to have controlled hypertension (odds ratios <1 for both albuminuria levels) after adjusting for all covariates. Obese/normal waist circumference group were also more likely to have hypertension (odds ratio [95% CI] were 3.10 [1.56-6.15] in microalbuminuria level and 21.75 [3.66-129.04] in macroalbuminuria level), and less likely to have controlled hypertension in macroalbuminuria level (odds ratio [95% CI], 0.04 [0.01-0.15]).

conclusionsNon-obese and normal waist circumference subjects have an increased prevalence and decreased control of hypertension in microalbuminuria and macroalbuminuria levels. Screening for albuminuria may provide helpful information about hypertension and blood pressure control, particularly in the non-obese and normal waist circumference subjects.

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AdolescentAdultAlbuminuriaData CollectionFemaleHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedObesityObesity, AbdominalPrevalenceRepublic of KoreaYoung Adult

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