Tissert AM, Soltura VLU, Tissert AHA, Tissert CHI

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 55-63
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Hypertension is a multifactorial syndrome that has achieved considerable importance in recent years due to persistent elevated blood pressures produce dire consequences.
Objective: To characterize the hypertensive patients of Josué País García polyclinic in the period between January and December 2013.
Materials and Methods: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the community polyclinic Josué País García. The study population consisted of 320 patients older than 15 years.
Results: 62.5% of patients were females. Most patients were between 65 and 69 years, representing 12.5% of cases. 48.75% reported drinking alcohol 3 times a week.
Conclusions: A family history of hypertension, alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking were some of the most common characteristics of hypertensive patients at polyclinic "Josué País García".

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