Relation between dietary intakes and hypertension among rural population in Shanxi Province
AIM: To explore the dietary influencing factors of hypertension among rural population and to provide reference for dietary education and prevention of hypertension in the countryside. METHODS: A total of 1256 people over 25 years old in Shihemuo Village in Huguan County were included in the survey. A questionnaire about dietary frequency and the blood pressure was designed. The data were input and analyzed using SPSS12.0 statistical software. Logistic regression analysis was adopted to analyze the relation between dietary intakes and hypertension. RESULTS: The prevalence rate of hypertension among rural population in Huguan County was 23.69% , with no statistical difference between male and female (26. 10% vs 21. 92% , ). Regression analysis showed that salted vegetables and rich-fat foods the risk factors (OR = 1. 33 and 1. 07 respectively) for hypertension. Fresh vegetables and fruits had protective effects ( OR = 0.71). CONCLUSION: Hypertension protective factors coexist with risk factors in food. Rational diet regimen and healthy life style are the main measures for the prevention and treatment of hypertension.