Hypertension Overview and Epidemiology in Saudi Arabia

What is the definition of hypertension?

What was the rate of hypertension in Saudi Arabia in 2011?

In a study of young male Saudi university students, what percentage suffered from hypertension?

Which of the following is a prevalent risk factor for hypertension in Saudi Arabia?

What percentage of the participants in the study of Saudi university students were classified as obese?

What threshold for blood pressure defines hypertension?

Which factor is NOT commonly associated with hypertension in the Saudi population?

In 2019, which risk factor was highlighted as prevalent among the Saudi population leading to hypertension?

What trend occurred in the prevalence of hypertension in Saudi Arabia from 2011 to 2019?

What percentage of young male Saudi university students were reported to be obese?

Hypertension Definition

Persistent elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mmHg or higher
Persistent elevated diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg or higher
Highly prevalent disease with suboptimal control rates

Hypertension Epidemiology in Saudi Arabia

Rate of hypertension rose from 25.5% in 2011 to 29.2% in 2011
Unhealthy lifestyle (low physical activity) and obesity remain some of the most prevalent risk factors for hypertension in the Saudi population.
61.6% of young male Saudi university students suffer from hypertension
Approximately 35% of young male Saudi university students are obese
Diabetes and Hypercholesterolemia are other common risk factors in the Saudi population

Hypertension Staging by SBP

SBP is used to stage hypertension

Definition

Persistent elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140mmHg or higher
Persistent elevated diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90mmHg or higher
A highly prevalent disease with sub-optimal control rates

Epidemiology

In Saudi Arabia, the rate of hypertension rose from 25.5% in 2011 to 29.2% in 2011
Unhealthy lifestyle, including low physical activity, remains a prevalent risk factor for hypertension in Saudi Arabia
Obesity is also a significant risk factor, with approximately 61.6% of young male Saudi university students suffering from hypertension and 35% being obese.
Other common risk factors in the Saudi population include diabetes and hypercholesterolemia

Staging

SBP
- Normal: <120 mmHg
- Elevated: 120-129 mmHg
- Stage 1: 130-139 mmHg
- Stage 2: 140 mmHg or higher
- Hypertensive crisis: >180 mmHg
DBP
- Normal: <80 mmHg
- Elevated: 80-89 mmHg
- Stage 1: 90-99 mmHg
- Stage 2: 100 mmHg or higher
- Hypertensive crisis: >120 mmHg

This quiz covers the definition and staging of hypertension, along with its rising prevalence and risk factors in Saudi Arabia. Learn how lifestyle choices contribute to this common health issue, particularly among young males. Test your knowledge on hypertension and its implications for public health.