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Hypertension Remains a Public Health Challenge in Peru: Key Factors Identified

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Researchers at the Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener conducted a nationwide analysis of the Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES) to identify factors associated with hypertension among Peruvian adults. The study found that hypertensive individuals were more likely to be older, have diabetes, and be overweight or obese. The prevalence of self-reported hypertension was 9.2% among 29,826 adults. Age was strongly associated with hypertension, with a 25% higher prevalence among individuals aged 40-49 years compared to those aged 18-29 years. Diabetes and excess body weight were also significant risk factors, with adjusted prevalence ratios of 1.17 and 1.05, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The prevalence of self-reported hypertension was 9.2% among 29,826 adults in Peru.
  • Age was strongly associated with hypertension, with a 25% higher prevalence among individuals aged 40-49 years compared to those aged 18-29 years.
  • Diabetes and excess body weight were significant risk factors for hypertension, with adjusted prevalence ratios of 1.17 and 1.05, respectively.
  • Male sex had a slightly lower prevalence of hypertension than female sex (aPR 0.98).
  • Smoking and alcohol use showed minimal or null associations with hypertension in the primary model.
  • The study highlights the need for prevention efforts targeting older age, diabetes, and excess body weight.

Statistics:

  • 9.2% of 29,826 adults reported having hypertension.
  • Age 40-49 years had a 25% higher prevalence of hypertension compared to age 18-29 years.
  • Diabetes had an adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) of 1.17 for hypertension.
  • Excess body weight had an aPR of 1.05 for hypertension.
  • Male sex had a slightly lower prevalence of hypertension (aPR 0.98).

Sources:

  • Factors Associated With Hypertension in Peruvian Adults: A Nationwide Analysis of the Demographic and Family Health Survey. The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2025;27(10).
  • NewsRx. Researchers at Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener Describe Findings in Hypertension (Factors Associated With Hypertension in Peruvian Adults: A Nationwide Analysis of the Demographic and Family Health Survey). Obesity & Diabetes Week. October 20, 2025; p 135.

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