To determine the relative factors on hypertension in Kohrang, Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari province, 2007

Background & Objectives: Hypertension is one of the most prevalent and important risk factor of cardio-vascular diseases. The aim of this research was to determine relative factors on hypertension in Kohrang. Methods: This survey was a population–based case-control study. The study population consisted of 415 patient with hypertension (cases) and 415 controls without any history of cardiovascular and or cerebrovascular diseases & hypertension. A systematic random sampling was used. The chi-square test and conditional logistic regression model was used and the data were analyzed by STATA. Results: Family history of hypertension, age over 60, no physical activity, bmi≥ 30 were calculated as risk factors with odds ratio: 2.33 (95% CI 1.58-3.47), 2.01 (95% CI 1.24-2.67), 1.8 (95% CI 1.2- 2.7), 1.66 (95% CI 1.32-2.07) respectively (p< 0.05). Fish consumption, unsaturated fat

Metabolic control and care assessment in patients with type 2 diabetes in Chaharmahal & bakhtiyari province 2008

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality affecting millions of people worldwide, making metabolic control & care assessment in these diabetics very important. The aim of this study was to identify and determine metabolic control rate and care assessment among type 2 diabetics in Chaharmahal & Bakhtiyari Province. Materials and Methods: In this 2008 Analytic- Descriptive (Cross-sectional) study, 256 patients with diabetes type 2 were selected by a two stage random sampling; data were analysed by Software SPSS 13. Results: Mean age of patients was 54.8±11:8.6 years and their mean duration of disease was 7.4 ± 5.8 years. Extent of achievement of aims in control ani care of metabolic care and assessment among patients was 1.2 73.6, 37, 39.4, 79.9, 61.4, 35.4, 62.6 and 37.7 in Hba1 c, cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, HDL in men, HDL in women, LDL and BMI, respectively. Conclusion: Hypertension, HbA1c, BMI and triglyceride levels were inappropriately controlled, requiring intervention planning and implemention for control of these factors in this province