General law of hypertension epidemic

After years of epidemiological research, we have a clear understanding of the epidemic characteristics and laws of hypertension in the population. The general rule of hypertension epidemic is:

(1) The prevalence of hypertension is directly proportional to age.

(2) The prevalence rate of premenopausal women is lower than that of men, but higher than that of postmenopausal women;

(3) There are regional differences. The general rule is that high latitude (cold) areas are higher than low latitude (warm) areas. In the high altitude exam; The area of large websites is higher than that of low-altitude areas.

(4) There are seasonal differences in the same population, and the prevalence rate in winter is higher than that in summer;

(5) It is related to eating habits. The higher the salt and saturated fat intake per capita, the higher the average blood pressure level. The blood pressure level of frequent heavy drinkers is higher than that of non-drinkers or less drinkers;

(6) It is positively related to the level of economic and cultural development. Hypertension is rare in underdeveloped areas with backward economy and culture. The more developed the economy and culture, the higher the per capita blood pressure level.

(7) The prevalence rate is positively correlated with obesity and mental stress, and negatively correlated with the level of physical activity;

(8) Hypertension has a certain genetic basis. The blood pressure of immediate family members (especially between parents and biological children) is obviously related. There are certain group differences in blood pressure among different races and nationalities.