Table 3.
Modifiable risk factors in hypertensive and nonhypertensive subjects.
| Variable | Hypertension | χ 2 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (%) | No (%) | |||
| Family history | ||||
| Yes | 24 (28.57) | 11 (3.90) | 45.7 | *0.00 |
| No | 60 (71.43) | 272 (96.11) | ||
| Current smoking | ||||
| Yes | 4 (4.76) | 10 (3.53) | 0.27 | 0.61 |
| No | 80 (95.2) | 273 (96.50) | ||
| Alcohol consumption | ||||
| Yes | 43 (51.20) | 106 (37.50) | 5.07 | *0.02 |
| No | 41 (48.80) | 177 (62.54) | ||
| BMI | ||||
| Normal | 59 (70.23) | 220 (77.74) | **3.02 | 0.23 |
| Abnormal | 25 (29.76) | 63 (22.26) | ||
| Physical activity | ||||
| Sedentary | 25 (29.76) | 66 (23.32) | 1.44 | 0.23 |
| Nonsedentary | 59 (70.24) | 217 (76.68) | ||
| Perceived stress | ||||
| Significant | 5 (6.00) | 60 (21.20) | 10.34 | *0.01 |
| Insignificant | 79 (94.00) | 223 (78.80) | ||
| Sleep | ||||
| Adequate | 17 (20.24) | 228 (64.90) | 106.23 | *0.00 |
| Inadequate | 67 (79.76) | 55 (35.10) | ||
| #Contraceptive usage | ||||
| Yes | 13 (37.14) | 40 (24.00) | 2.53 | 0.11 |
| No | 22 (62.86) | 126 (76.00) | ||
**Fishers exact * P < 0.05.
#In female subjects only.