Epidemiological status quo of hypertension in elderly population in Changchun, China: a cross-sectional study

Objectives To investigate the epidemiological status quo of hypertension in elderly population in Changchun, China, and provide a reference for the prevention and control strategies of hypertension of elderly population in this region.Design A cross-sectional study, as a part of a comprehensive project in Northeast China, was designed to perform in 10 districts in Changchun.Participants and setting A total of 6846 participants who were ≥60 years old were selected using a random sampling method.Main outcome measures The epidemiological status quo of hypertension.Results The prevalence of hypertension in Changchun was 52.6%. Among participants with hypertension enrolled in this study, 87.6% of the participants had been diagnosed with hypertension before the study, 69.1% was taking antihypertensive medications and 66.9% had effective blood pressure control. Obesity, widower/widow, history of diseases and family history of hypertension were risk factors of hypertension (all p