P2-322 Low prevalence of hypertension in Yemenite type 2 diabetic patients

IntroductionPrevious data suggest that the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) in Yemenite Jews is lower than in the general Israeli population. The aim of the present study was to compare the prevalence of HTN between type 2 diabetic patients of Yemenite (Y) and non-Yemenite (NY) origin.MethodsCross-s...

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Published in:Journal of epidemiology and community health (1979) 2011-08, Vol.65 (Suppl 1), p.A311-A311
Main Authors: Magnazi, M B, Weitzman, S, Reshef, N, Zornitzki, T, Knobler, H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Blood pressure
Hypertension
Regression analysis
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Summary:IntroductionPrevious data suggest that the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) in Yemenite Jews is lower than in the general Israeli population. The aim of the present study was to compare the prevalence of HTN between type 2 diabetic patients of Yemenite (Y) and non-Yemenite (NY) origin.MethodsCross-sectional study in a Diabetes Clinic. Clinical and lifestyle information was collected including a food frequency questionnaire.ResultsSixty three Y and 120 NY diabetic patients were included in the study. The age and sex distributions were similar in the two groups. Patients in the Y group had lower mean weight and waist circumference (72.3 kg vs 85.0 kg and 95 cm vs 105 cm, respectively, p
ISSN:0143-005X
1470-2738
DOI:10.1136/jech.2011.142976k.55