Relationship between hypertension and geographic altitude: a cross-sectional survey among residents in Tibet

Objective This study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension (HT) among individuals living at different altitudes in Tibet. Methods We conducted a stratified cluster survey among 1,631 participants in Tibet living in areas at three different altitudes. Results Mean systolic and diastolic bloo...

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Main Authors: Ci Song, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Ou Zhu Luo Bu, De Ji, Ba Sang Zhuo Ma, Hutcha Sriplung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060520903645