摘要：The present study is constituent part of a program which have started in 1997, aiming to assess the prevalence of physical , metabolic and behavioural risk factors related to primary hypertension in Iasi city . This cross-sectional survey was conducted in a primary care unit in Iasi city during 01.01 – 31.12.2001. The mean age of investigated persons was 58.38 ± 15.12 y for the Ist hypertension grade of severity , 64.12 ± 7.66 y for the IInd hypertension grade of severity , and 64.64 ± 9.73 y for the IIIrd grade of severity . No hypertension of IVth grade of severity ( according to the Joint National Committee classification ) was found in this catchments area . Body mass index (BMI) had average values between 26.05 ± 3.87 kg/m2 and 29.51 ± 5.82 kg/m2, indicating a moderate risk for cardiovascular disease . Hypertension was present in patients ’ family history in 41.93% in mothers and 13.97% in fathers , most of the patients were never smokers (93.46%). More than 24% of patients had a sedentary lifestyle . The total HDL-cholesterol ratio indicates a risk of coronary event, in 12.25% of male and 11.25% of female .
关键词：primary hypertensions , body mass index, HDL-cholesterol , LDL-cholesterol , cardiovascular disease , coronary event, family history
