Physical Activity, Obesity, Family History, and Their Associations with Hypertension among the Elderly in Aceh Singkil, Aceh

Authors

  • Ricca Nophia Amra Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Fazidah Aguslina Siregar Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara
  • Erna Mutiara Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is an important global health challenge due to its high prevalence and resulting cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. This study aimed to examine the associations of physical activity, obesity, family history, with hypertension among the elderly in Aceh Singkil, Aceh.

Subjects and Method: This was a case control study carried out in Aceh Singkil, Aceh, Indo

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2020-03-02

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Amra, R. N., Siregar, F. A., & Mutiara, E. (2020). Physical Activity, Obesity, Family History, and Their Associations with Hypertension among the Elderly in Aceh Singkil, Aceh. Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health, 5(1), 45–51. Retrieved from https://jepublichealth.com/index.php/jepublichealth/article/view/239

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