Social connections and hypertension in women and men: a population-based cross-sectional study of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Conclusion: Social ties appear to be more strongly associated with hypertension in middle and older aged women than men. Women who are nonpartnered or who engage in few social activities and men who are coliving represent at risk groups for having hypertension. Healthcare professionals may need to consider these social factors in addressing risk for hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Blood pressure epidemiology Source Type: research