Prevalence of Hypertension in School and College Students
Abstract: In Indonesia, the
onset of hypertension has been observed in younger populations. Previous
studies showed that hypertension occurred in adolescence, even in childhood.
This cross sectional study aimed to provide a population-based estimation of
hypertension prevalence and risk factors among school and college students in
Surabaya, Indonesia. Using mercu-ry sphygmomanometer blood pressure was
measured in 335 participants grouped into 5-9, 10- 14, 15- 19, and 20-26 years
of age. The prevalence data was linked to sex, age, body mass index (BMI), and
a family history of diabetes and/ or cardiovascular disease. Hypertension in
children was determined according to the Update on the Task Force Report (2004)
and to the JNC-7 for other participants. Thirty one (9.3%) participants had
developed hypertension. Hypertension prevalence tended to increase with age
from 0% at 5-9 years and 8.1% at 10-14 years to 15.2% at 20-26 years.
Hypertension developed in 18 males and 13 females. Aged more than 20 years and
family history of heart disease were significant risk fac-tors for
hypertension. Other factors, such as BMI and a family history of di-abetes,
were not significant. Malnutrition among children in golden age (0-5 years)
plays major role in increasing future risk of hypertension. Routine
hypertension screening should be done in young adults aged 20 years in this
country.
Penulis: Djoko Santoso
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd130562
