Modeling the Risk factors of hypertension in 35-65 years old individuals using logistic regression

Introduction Hypertension is a common cause of cardiovascular disease in the world. Therefore identification of risk factors for hypertension is essential to carry out preventive masseurs. So this study was done with the aim of using logistic regression model to determine and assess the risk factors of hypertension, in Mashhad. Materials & Methods This Cross sectional study was carried out using the records of    individuals between 35-65 years old from cross sectional phase of MASHHAD study. Age, gender, BMI, Smoking status, Family history of hypertension, Triglycerides (TG), HDL entered the model. Results The participants were 40% men and 60% female. The multivariate logistic regression model showed age (OR=1.080, P =0.0001), Gender (OR=1.146 , P =0.0001), Smoking(OR=1.536, P=0.0001), Fat (OR=1.933, P=0.0001), TG(OR=1.004, P=0.0001), Family history(OR=1.296, P=0.0001) to be significantly associated with increase in severity of hypertension in 0.01 significance level. Conclusion According to the logistic regression method used in this study, smoking, obesity, high triglycerides and family history of hypertension, are factors associated with hypertension. Therefore, change in lifestyle plays an important role in preventing hypertension and thus cardiovascular disease.