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Prevalence of Comorbidity among People with Hypertension: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2013

  • Noh, Juhwan (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Hyeon Chang (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Shin, Anna (Department of Public Health, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yeom, Hyungseon (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jang, Suk-Yong (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Jung Hyun (Department of Preventive Medicine, Graduate School of Public Health) ;
  • Kim, Changsoo (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Suh, Il (Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2016.01.11
  • Accepted : 2016.05.03
  • Published : 2016.09.30
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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Joint National Committee guidelines attempt to vary treatment recommendations for patients based on considerations of their comorbidities. The aim of the present study is to estimate the age-standardized prevalence of common comorbidities among Korean hypertension patients. Subjects and Methods: We analyzed the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2007 to 2013. Among the 58423 participants, 30092 adults, aged ${\geq}30$ yrs who completed a health examination and interview survey, were selected. The survey procedures were used to estimate weighted prevalence and odds ratios for 8 comorbidities, including obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and thyroid disease. Results: Most chronic conditions were more prevalent in adults with hypertension than in those without hypertension. Common comorbidities were obesity (60.1%), dyslipidemia (57.6%), and impaired fasting glucose (45.1%). Hypertensive patients with two or more comorbid diseases were 42.2% and those with three or more diseases were 17.7%. The age- and sex-specific prevalence of three or more comorbid diseases among male hypertension patients was significantly higher than those patients in the 30-59 (p<0.05) age group. Conclusion: Comorbidity is highly prevalent in Korean patients with hypertension.

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Supported by : Ministry of Health and Welfare

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