The Frequency of Hypertension and An implication for designing family-centered prevention strategy

Abstract

There is ample evidence to assert the benefits of fruits and vegetable (F&V) consumption towards health promotion and chronic disease prevention. Despite this, most of the population does not meet the recommendations of consumption. This study assessed the factors that influence fruits and vegetable consumption using a socio ecological model among adolescents in Nakawa division, Kampala Capital City Authority in Uganda A population-based cross-sectional study involving 350 adults was used. Information was obtained on background characteristics and risk factors of HPT defined as a systolic BP≥140 mmHg and/or a diastolic BP≥ 90 mmHg. Anthropometric indices and blood pressure were measured following standard procedures. Chi-square and binary logistic regression were used to determine associations between independent variables and hypertension.