Table 5. Comparison of Findings of Pilot Project in Lebanon (2012) and the Pilot Screening in Oman (2008)a .
| Country/Sex | Hypertension (≥130/85 mm Hg) | Raised FBS (≥100 mg/dL) |
|---|---|---|
|
No. Screened (% With Condition) | ||
| Oman | ||
| Men | 6,869 (36) | 6,869 (44) |
| Women | 11,043 (32) | 11,043 (41) |
| Total | 17,912 (33) | 17,912 (42) |
| Lebanon | ||
| Men | 1,422 (43) | 535 (44) |
| Women | 2,783 (32) | 1,006 (40) |
| Total | 4,205 (36) | 1,541(42) |
Abbreviation: FBS, fasting blood glucose.
a
Omani results from the Operational and Management Guidelines for the National Noncommunicable Disease Screening Program (28).