Hypertension in a multi-ethnic Asian population of Singapore
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2021
Abstract
The prevalence of hypertension varies by country and region, but it remains a leading yet modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular disease. There are many factors that contribute to the burden of hypertension in Asia, a region with diverse ethnicity. It has been shown that sociodemographic variability is related to ethnic differences, thereby emphasizing the importance of hypertension screening and educating at-risk or vulnerable groups. In this review, we describe the ethnic differences in genetic variants, dietary choice, and lifestyle habits, as well as its association with sociodemographic differences, hypertension awareness, and treatment control.
Keywords
Genetics, Hypertension, Lifestyle habits, Multiethnicity, Sociodemographics
Divisions
fac_med
Funders
None
Publication Title
The Journal of Clinical Hypertension
Volume
23
Issue
3, SI
Publisher
Wiley
Publisher Location
111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA