Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes in Elderly: Elderly Kahrizak Study (Brief Communication)

Abstract

Background: The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypertension and type2 diabetes in Iranian elderly residents of Kahrizak Charity Foundation.

Methods: We recruited 266 volunteers among a total of 985 elderly residents of Kahrizak Charity Foundation who were ≥60 years based on stratified ward randomized sampling during 2006-2007.

Results: Crude prevalence of hypertension was 55% in men and 67% in women. Diabetes prevalence was 21% in men and 16% in women.

Conclusion: diabetes and hypertension are worryingly prevalent in elderly and necessitates further studies and influential health policy decisions.

Keywords: Hypertension, Type2 diabetes, Elderly