High-normal blood pressure in midlife is a stronger risk factor for incident hypertension 26 years later in women than men: the Hordaland Health Study

Purpose To identify modifiable risk factors in early midlife associated with incident hypertension 26 years later in women and men. Materials and methods We used data from 1025 women and 703 men in the community-based Hordaland Health Study examined at the mean age of 42 years (baseline) and after a...

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Main Authors: Ohldieck, Annabel Eide, Kringeland, Ester Anne, Midtbø, Helga Bergljot, Tell, Grethe S, Gerdts, Eva
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Summary:Purpose To identify modifiable risk factors in early midlife associated with incident hypertension 26 years later in women and men. Materials and methods We used data from 1025 women and 703 men in the community-based Hordaland Health Study examined at the mean age of 42 years (baseline) and after a 26-year follow-up. Patients with hypertension at baseline were excluded. Blood pressure (BP) was classified according to European guidelines. Factors associated with incident hypertension were identified in logistic regression analyses. Results At baseline, women had a lower average BP and a lower prevalence of high-normal BP (19% vs 37%, p