Factors Affecting Hypertension among the Malaysian Elderly

Hypertension is a common chronic disease in the elderly. This study aimed to determine the effects of age, ethnicity, gender, education, marital status, nutritional parameters, and blood elements on the risk of high blood pressure in the Malaysian elderly. This research was conducted on a group of 2...

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Main Authors: Sima Ataollahi Eshkoor, Tengku Aizan Hamid, Suzana Shahar, Chee Kyun Ng, Chan Yoke Mun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Subjects:
age
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/3/1/8