Gender-specific differences in associations between economic status and systolic blood pressure or diastolic blood pressure

摘要

Hypertension is a significant contributor to cardiovascular diseases. When controlled ineffectively, hypertension can lead to heart diseases and stroke, which together constitutes the leading causes of global premature death and disability. According to a national cross-sectional survey in China, the prevalence of hypertension among adults aged ≥18 years was 23.2% in 2015.