Hypertension effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns: Evidence from a repeated cross-sectional survey in Peru

Using data from Peru and a quasi-experimental approach, we document significant increases in arterial blood pressure and in the incidence of arterial hypertension caused by the restrictive measures employed by the Peruvian authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects are more pronounced for...

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Published in:Economics and human biology 2024-01, Vol.52, p.101332-101332, Article 101332
Main Authors: Sara, Raisa, Radoias, Vlad, Kim, Younoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19
COVID-19 - epidemiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Hypertension - epidemiology
Pandemics
Peru
Peru - epidemiology
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Summary:Using data from Peru and a quasi-experimental approach, we document significant increases in arterial blood pressure and in the incidence of arterial hypertension caused by the restrictive measures employed by the Peruvian authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects are more pronounced for women, older respondents, and urban residents. The effects are statistically significant and high in magnitude relative to the pre-pandemic incidence of disease in the Peruvian population. A main channel of disease propagation seems to be the changes in dietary habits and physical activity imposed by the COVID-19 lockdowns, which affected several anthropometric measurements that are common risk factors for hypertension. •We estimate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hypertension.•We find significant increases in blood pressure and hypertension incidence.•Women, older respondents, and urban residents see higher risks.•Changes in dietary habits and physical activity are contributing risk factors.
ISSN:1570-677X
1873-6130
DOI:10.1016/j.ehb.2023.101332