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ReviewGlobal health research and policy2019

Prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension in Nepal: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yun Huang, Pi Guo, Biraj M Karmacharya, Sharvesh Raj Seeruttun, Dong Roman Xu, Yuantao Hao

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Yun Huang1Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road II, Guangzhou, 510080 Guangdong Province People's Republic of China.
Pi Guo2Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041 Guangdong Province China.
Biraj M Karmacharya3Sun Yat-sen Global Health Institute (SGHI), School of Public Health and Institute of National Governance of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong Province China.
Sharvesh Raj SeeruttunDepartment of Gastric Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060 Guangdong Province China.
Dong Roman Xu3Sun Yat-sen Global Health Institute (SGHI), School of Public Health and Institute of National Governance of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong Province China.
Yuantao Hao1Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 74 Zhongshan Road II, Guangzhou, 510080 Guangdong Province People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStudies regarding blood pressure of Nepal have demonstrated a contrasting prevalence. We aimed at providing a generalized estimate of the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension in urban, suburban, and rural areas of Nepal.

methodsThis systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines. A thorough search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science was performed, and studies satisfying the eligibility criteria were reviewed. Pooled prevalence was calculated by random-effects model, and the sources of heterogeneity were explored with meta-regression and subgroup analysis.

resultsTwenty-three studies with 99,792 subjects were identified, and the estimated rate of hypertension and prehypertension were found to be 27.3% (95% CI: 23.8-30.9) and 35.4% (30.3-40.8). The prevalence of hypertension was 28.4% (22.4-34.7), 25.5% (21.4-29.8), and 24.4% (17.9-31.6) among urban, suburban, and rural populations, respectively. Moreover, rates of hypertension were found to be substantially higher in male (31.6%, 27.3-36.1) compared to female (20.0%, 14.2-26.6), and significantly higher among the middle-aged (≥40 years; 36.8%, 29.4-44.5) than among younger adults (< 40 years; 13.2%, 9.2-17.7). Further, prehypertension prevalence was found to be highest in rural areas (40.4%, 25.4-56.4) followed by urban areas (29.3%, 20.8-38.5) and lowest in suburban areas (25.5%, 18.9-32.7).

conclusionsOur study identified an alarming situation of hypertension among Nepalese males and middle-aged, and a situation of concern with prehypertension in rural areas affecting almost 40 % of the population.

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