Open AccessPrevalence and Risk Factors of High Blood Pressure among Adults in Banyuwangi Coastal Communities, Indonesia
Author(s) -
Erni Astutik,
Septa Indra Puspikawati,
Desak Made Sintha Kurnia Dewi,
Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi,
Susy Katikana Sebayang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
ethiopian journal of health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.479
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 2413-7170
pISSN - 1029-1857
DOI - 10.4314/ejhs.v30i6.12
Subject(s) - medicine , logistic regression , cross sectional study , odds ratio , blood pressure , demography , stroke (engine) , risk factor , cluster sampling , public health , multivariate analysis , disease , environmental health , population , mechanical engineering , nursing , pathology , sociology , engineering
Hypertension is a disease that still a problem in the world. Hypertension is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke mortality. Economic development and an emphasis on coastal tourism may have an impact on public health conditions, such as hypertension. This study aimed to determine risk factors related to hypertension among adults in coastal communities in Indonesia.