Hypertension in a multi-ethnic Asian population of Singapore
Journal
Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
3
Pages
522
Date Issued
2021-03
Author(s)
Chan, Gek Cher
Teo, Boon Wee
Tay, Jam Chin
Chen, Chen-Huan
Cheng, Hao-Min
Turana, Yuda
Kario, Kazuomi
Chia, Yook-Chin
Tsoi, Kelvin
Sogunuru, Guru Prasad
Nailes, Jennifer
Abstract
The prevalence of hypertension varies by country and region, but it remains a leading yet modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular disease. There are many factors that contribute to the burden of hypertension in Asia, a region with diverse ethnicity. It has been shown that sociodemographic variability is related to ethnic differences, thereby emphasizing the importance of hypertension screening and educating at-risk or vulnerable groups. In this review, we describe the ethnic differences in genetic variants, dietary choice, and lifestyle habits, as well as its association with sociodemographic differences, hypertension awareness, and treatment control.
Subjects
genetics; hypertension; lifestyle habits; multiethnicity; sociodemographics
SDGs
Other Subjects
alcohol consumption; Asian; awareness; cardiovascular disease; demography; ethnic difference; genetic analysis; genetic screening; genetic variability; human; hypertension; lifestyle modification; population research; Review; risk factor; salt intake; Singapore; smoking; Asia; Asian continental ancestry group; cross-sectional study; ethnic group; hypertension; prevalence; Asia; Asian Continental Ancestry Group; Cross-Sectional Studies; Ethnic Groups; Humans; Hypertension; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Singapore
Publisher
WILEY
Type
review