Changes in prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in Thai population, 2004-2009: Thai National Health Examination Survey III-IV

• Main Authors: Wichai Aekplakorn, Rassamee Sangthong, Pattapong Kessomboon, Panwadee Putwatana, Rungkarn Inthawong, Surasak Taneepanichskul, Piyamitr Sritara, Somkiat Sangwatanaroj, Suwat Chariyalertsak
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84865482678&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/51364
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: To determine the changes in prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension and their metabolic risk factors in Thai population between 2004 and 2009. Methods: The Thai National Health Examination Survey (NHES) in 2004 and 2009 data were used. Blood pressure and anthropometri...