Table 2.
Prevalence of hypertension and diabetes in the Moldova population aged ≥18 years.
| Subjects (n) | Hypertension* | Subjects (n) | Diabetes° | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 991 | 520 (52.4) | 959 | 155 (16.1) |
| Age (years) | ||||
| 18–39 | 41 (7.9) | 14 (9.0) | ||
| 40–59 | 253 (48.8) | 69 (44.5) | ||
| ≥60 | 224 (43.2) | 72 (45.4) | ||
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| Women | 716 | 369 (51.5) | 695 | 105 (15.1) |
| Age (years) | ||||
| 18–39 | 28 (7.6) | 8 (7.6) | ||
| 40–59 | 182 (49.4) | 45 (42.8) | ||
| ≥60 | 158 (42.9) | 52 (49.5) | ||
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| Men | 275 | 151 (54.9) | 264 | 50 (18.9) |
| Age (years) | ||||
| 18–39 | 13 (8.6) | 6 (12.0) | ||
| 40–59 | 71 (47.3) | 24 (48.0) | ||
| ≥60 | 66 (44.0) | 20 (40.0) | ||
Data are a number of screened subjects and percent (%) if not otherwise specified. *Hypertension is defined as participants with SBP >140 mm Hg or DBP >90 mm Hg, or receiving treatment for previously diagnosed hypertension. °Diabetes is defined as participants reporting a history of, or currently treated for diabetes mellitus, or with fasting blood glucose level ≥126 mg/dL.