Prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among medical students in Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang in 2013

Lee,, Chern Luen. and Amir, Najwa and Mohamad Hasli, Nabilah Azira (2013) Prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among medical students in Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang in 2013. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Purpose/Aim:Hypertension has become a significant problem in many developing countries which are undergoing epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases. The main causes of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases are strongly related to aging, urbanization, sedentary life style, obesity, and alcohol consumption. This study is to identify the prevalence and the associated factors of hypertension among medical students in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted. Self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio demography, fa"!1ily history of hypertension, smoking and physical activity. Height, weight and blood pressure were taken and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. All data were analysed using SPSS version 2]. Result: Out of 355 respondents taking parts in this study, 6.2% of medical students were hypertensive, 42% were pre-hypertensive and the rest were having normal blood pressure. Chi-Square test shows that gender

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2022 03:07
Last Modified:	07 Sep 2023 03:11
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117

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