Cynthia Pérez
Tanzania
Research Article
Unequal Burden of Diabetes and Hypertension in the Adult Population of the San Juan Metropolitan Area of Puerto Rico
Author(s): Myriam Zaydee Allende-Vigo, Cynthia Pérez, José J. Hernández, Carlos R. Torres, Yari Valle, Ruth Rosario and Erick SuárezMyriam Zaydee Allende-Vigo, Cynthia Pérez, José J. Hernández, Carlos R. Torres, Yari Valle, Ruth Rosario and Erick Suárez
Objective: The study describes critical information gaps regarding diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, prehypertension and its comorbidities in a representative sample of the Hispanic adult population living in Puerto Rico.
Research design and methods: A representative sample of non-institutionalized Puerto Ricans adults aged 18-79 years residing in the San Juan metropolitan area participated in a face-to-face interview, anthropometric measurements and blood draws. Prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, prediabetes, prehypertension were estimated using logistic regression. Levels of awareness, treatment, adherence to medications, and control of these conditions were assessed.
Results: Of 452 participants, 15.2% had diabetes, 35.3% had pre-diabetes, 39.9% had hypertension and 44.9% had pre-hypertension. Females were more likely to have diabetes, except those aged 18-64 .. View More»
