Publication: Association between hypertension and stroke among Young Thai adults in Bangkok, Thailand
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2011-09-01
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01251562
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Mahidol University
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Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. Vol.42, No.5 (2011), 1241-1248
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Ratanaporn Bandasak, Kulaya Narksawat, Chanpong Tangkanakul, Yotin Chinvarun, Sukhontha Siri Association between hypertension and stroke among Young Thai adults in Bangkok, Thailand. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. Vol.42, No.5 (2011), 1241-1248. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/12351
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Association between hypertension and stroke among Young Thai adults in Bangkok, Thailand
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A hospital based case-control study was conducted to assess the association between hypertension and stroke among young Thai adults at a private hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. The study population was comprised of 98 inpatients with a first diagnosis of stroke and 98 inpatients without stroke admitted from 2006 to 2008, aged 18-45 years. Cases were matched with controls by sex and five year age group intervals. Risk factors for stroke, including hypertension were collected using a questionnaire. Significant finding on physical examination and blood testing were obtained from the patients' charts. Multivariate analysis revealed significant risk factors for stroke were: diagnosis of hypertension (adjusted OR 8.94; 95% CI 1.47-54.34), family history of stroke (adjusted OR 16.15; 95% CI 1.71-151.82), history of no or irregular exercise (adjusted OR 8.06; 95% CI 1.12-57.60) and having a low high density lipoprotein level (adjusted OR 5.93; 95% CI 1.11-31.52). Hypertension was the greatest risk factor for stroke among young Thai adults. Modification of lifestyle to reduce risk for stroke should focus on exercise, regular health check-ups and adequate treatment of hypertension.