Prevalence of hypertension and associated anthropometric risk factors in indigenous adults of Guatemala

Abstract

Background: Hypertension (HT) epidemiological studies in developing regions of the world like rural Guatemala are lacking. Methods: A sample size of 1104 subjects (552 females, all 18 years or older) was obtained through quota and geographical clustering in the entire Department of Sololá, Guatemala. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used. Results: Average systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures were significantly higher in men compared with women (116.24 vs 113.80 mm Hg, 75.24 vs 72.69 mm Hg, and 88.91 vs 86.39 mm Hg, respectively; all with P