Validation of the Framingham hypertension risk score in a middle eastern population: Tehran lipid and glucose study (TLGS)

Validation of the Framingham hypertension risk score in a middle eastern population: Tehran lipid and glucose study (TLGS)

Abstract Background The Framingham hypertension risk score is a well-known and simple model for predicting hypertension in adults. In the current study, we aimed to assess the predictive ability of this model in a Middle Eastern population. Methods We studied 5423 participants, aged 20–69 years, wit...

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Main Authors: Fatemeh Koohi, Ewout W. Steyerberg, Leila Cheraghi, Alireza Abdshah, Fereidoun Azizi, Davood Khalili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hypertension
Blood pressure
Risk prediction
Risk score
Primary prevention
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10760-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10760-6

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