European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION AMONG ADULT TRADERS IN ARIARIA INTERNATIONAL MARKET ABA, ABIA STATE

Utah, Iheanyichukwu Chioma, Dr. Adaku, S. Umeh and Nwala, Scholastica Chinaza

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted in Ariaria International market Aba in Abia State to determine the prevalence of hypertension of adult traders. Data was drawn from 200 respondents, 153 males and 47 females.Biochemical test was carried out on the respondents to determine their blood pressure and blood glucose levels and also structured questionnaire was administered and information was collected on demographic, socio-economic features. 35.3% of the respondents have optimal blood pressure, 0.5% have normal blood pressure and 24.5%.The study has provided information on the prevalence of hypertension of adult traders in Aba and have also provided a frame work that could be used in designing appropriate intervention programmes to reduce low high blood pressure in Aba, Abia State.

Keywords: Prevalence, Hypertension ,Adult Traders, Ariaria International Market Aba.