Socioeconomic and lifestyle determinants of the prevalence of hypertension among elderly individuals in rural southwest China: a structural equation modelling approach

Abstract Background This study examines the association between socioeconomic and lifestyle factors and the prevalence of hypertension among elderly individuals in rural Southwest China. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 4833 consenting adults aged ≥ 60 years in rural regions of Yunnan Province, C...

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Main Authors: Li Xiao, Cai Le, Gui-Yi Wang, Lu-Ming Fan, Wen-Long Cui, Ying-Nan Liu, Jing-Rong Shen, Allison Rabkin Golden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-01885-y