Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research (SJBR)
Volume-3 | Issue-05 | 166-168
Original Research Article
Differences in Prevalence and Treatment of Hypertension between Males and Females in Zaatari Refugee Camp- About 312 Case
Mohamed Malki, Hicham Faliouni, Ilyass Asfalou, Maha Raissouni, Aatif Benyass
Published : Oct. 30, 2018
Abstract
Hypertension is an important public health problem in both economically
developed and developing nations. Worldwide, 7.6 million premature deaths were
attributed to high blood pressure. Hypertension has been associated with increased risk
of coronary artery disease and is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular diseases. The aim of this retrospective study about 312 cases was to
determine differences in treatment and control rates of hypertension between male and
female and to research the frequency of associated cardiovascular risk factors in the
hypertensive population in Zaatari camp deployed in Jordan for Syrian refugees [9]. Our
study confirmed the high prevalence of hypertension and associated cardiovascular risk
factor. Although women are better treated, much remains to be done to reach BP goal
for themselves and also for the rest of the patients.