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Abstract

PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION AMONG KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Wejdan H. Alzahrani, Ahmed H. Alhasan*, Abdalaziz M. Alastal, Mohammed T. Al-Nazzawi,
Ahmed T.Al-Nazzawi, Jawaher H. jelaidan, Eman S. Badughaish, Ghadah A.AL-Thbiti, Anhar A. Baeshen, Essam Alsolami and Gamal H. Husnien

ABSTRACT

Aim: To determine the prevalence of hypertension among the King Abdulaziz University (KAU) students. Methods: A descriptive university-based study conducted by examining subjects in the age group of 18 to 21 years of selected 41males student of KAU in Saudi Arabia. Data were obtained from history using a validated questionnaire, and examination including measurement of blood pressure. Results: The total number of subjects included in the study was 41. The prevalence of systolic hypertension was found in 14.6% of the students, diastolic hypertension was found in 29.3% of the students, combined systolic and diastolic was found in 9.8% of the students. Conclusion: Hypertension is prevalent among the King Abdulaziz University (KAU) students.

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