Table 3.
Age-standardized prevalence of hypertension using the Kakyerere Parish household census population, the 2000 U.S. standard population, and the WHO world standard population among adults ≥18 years
| |
Prevalence (95% CI) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study participants (unadjusted) | Kakyerere Parish household census population | 2000 US census population | WHO world standard population | |
|
Total |
15.7% (14.2–17.2) |
14.6% (13.3–15.9) |
22.0% (20.0–24.0) |
19.8% (18.0–21.5) |
|
Women |
15.4% (13.4–17.4) |
13.4% (11.7–15.1) |
21.1% (18.5–23.6) |
18.7% (16.5–21.0) |
| Men | 16.1% (13.8–18.4) | 16.0% (13.9–18.2) | 23.1% (19.9–26.2) | 21.0% (18.2–23.8) |