Traffic congestion and blood pressure elevation: A comparative cross‐sectional study in Lebanon

This comparative cross‐sectional study examines the association between traffic congestion and elevation of systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure levels among a convenience sample of 310 drivers. Data collection took place during a gas station pause at a fixed time of day. Higher average systolic...

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Published in:The journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.) Conn.), 2017-12, Vol.19 (12), p.1366-1371
Main Authors: Bou Samra, Patrick, El Tomb, Paul, Hosni, Mohammad, Kassem, Ahmad, Rizk, Robin, Shayya, Sami, Assaad, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Automobile Driving
blood pressure
Blood Pressure - physiology
Blood Pressure Determination - methods
Cross-Sectional Studies
driving
Female
Humans
hypertension
Hypertension - diagnosis
Hypertension - etiology
Hypertension - physiopathology
Hypertension - psychology
Lebanon
Male
Middle Aged
Original Paper
The Environment
traffic congestion
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Summary:This comparative cross‐sectional study examines the association between traffic congestion and elevation of systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure levels among a convenience sample of 310 drivers. Data collection took place during a gas station pause at a fixed time of day. Higher average systolic (142 vs 123 mm Hg) and diastolic (87 vs 78 mm Hg) blood pressures were detected among drivers exposed to traffic congestion compared with those who were not exposed (P
ISSN:1524-6175
1751-7176
DOI:10.1111/jch.13102