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Faculty of Public Health , University of Mustansiriyah Faculty of Medicine , World Health Organization , United States Fund for UNICEF , Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations , Ontario College of Family Physicians , international fedreation of obesity , International Organization for Migration , American College ofepidemiology , Asian Pacific society of cardiology , American Academy of Family Physicians , American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine , Hong Kong Academy of Medicine , International Committee of the Red Cross , Edge Hill University , faculty of Medicine university of Baghdad , Dubai Health Authority , Dubai Health Authority Rashid Medical Library

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Publication

A hypertension risk score for adults: a population-based cross-sectional study from the Dubai Household Survey 2019

Publisher: Korean Society of Epidemiology

Date: 08-09-2021

DOI: 10.4178/EPIH.E2021064

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to develop a risk score model for predicting hypertension specific to the population of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to facilitate prevention and early intervention.METHODS: A retrospective analysis of data from the Dubai Household Health Survey 2019 was conducted. Demographic and physical parameters, as well as blood glucose levels, were included in the data. The risk factors for hypertension were identified using bivariate analysis. A risk score model was developed using the enter method, where all significant predictors of hypertension in bivariate analyses were entered in a single step with the primary outcome of hypertension status (yes/no). The model was validated internally by splitting the data into Emirati and non-Emirati populations.RESULTS: A total of 2,533 subjects were studied. The significant risk factors for hypertension identified were male sex, older age (≥40 years), education level, body mass index, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidaemia. The model showed a high discrimination ability between in iduals with and without hypertension, with an area under the curve of 0.77 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.75 to 0.79), excellent sensitivity (81.0% 95% CI, 71.9 to 88.2) and moderate specificity (56.0% 95% CI, 45.7 to 65.9).CONCLUSIONS: The model developed by this study is simple, convenient, and based on readily available demographic and medical characteristics. This risk score model could support initial hypertension screening and provide an effective tool for targeted lifestyle counselling and prevention programs.

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Prevalence, Causes, and Risk Factors of Visual Impairment in Emiratis and Non-Emiratis of Dubai: A Subnational Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

Publisher: Hindawi Limited

Date: 30-04-2022

DOI: 10.1155/2022/9726230

Abstract: Purpose. To study the prevalence, causes, and risk factors of visual impairment (VI) among the Dubai Emiratis and non-Emiratis. Methods. The survey was a population-based cross-sectional eye health study conducted 2019-2020. Cluster s ling was used to randomly select local (Emirati) and expatriate (non-Emirati) Dubai residents aged 40 years and older. Ocular examinations were conducted in selected eye clinics to determine the visual acuity (VA) and cause(s) of VI if any. Trained nurses, optometrists, and ophthalmologists did the examinations. VA was measured using ETDRS visual chart. The World Health Organization VI and blindness definitions and classifications for the cause(s) of VI were used. Results. A total of 892 participants were included in the final analysis. The mean age [SD] was 52.09 [9.48] years, with 55.8% as males. Prevalence of presenting mild, moderate, and severe VI was 4.7% (2.94–7.11%), 1.8% (0.78–3.5%), and 0% for Emiratis, and 3.6% (2.06–5.76), 1.6% (0.63–3.21), and 0% for non-Emiratis, respectively. Four Emirati participants were blind, with a prevalence of 0.9% (0.25%–2.28%). Men had lower likelihood of VI than women (odds ratio [OR] (95% CI): 0.42 (0.24–0.77)) after adjustment for covariates. Diabetes (OR (95% CI): 1.91 (1.04–3.52)) was an independent risk factor for VI. Higher education level was associated with a lower likelihood of VI (OR (95% CI): 0.34 (0.13–0.89). Leading causes of VI among Emiratis were uncorrected refractive error (52%) and cataract (17.2%). Glaucoma, optic atrophy, and absent globe were the causes of blindness. Conclusions. Prevalence of VI is comparably low with leading causes readily treatable. An effective strategy to improve spectacle correction and cataract services would reduce the VI burden.

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Faculty Of Public Health

Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Hamid Hussain

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Publications

A hypertension risk score for adults: a population-based cross-sectional study from the Dubai Household Survey 2019

Prevalence, Causes, and Risk Factors of Visual Impairment in Emiratis and Non-Emiratis of Dubai: A Subnational Population-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

Related Organisations

Faculty Of Public Health

World Health Organization

University Of Mustansiriyah Faculty Of Medicine

World Health Organization

Royal College Of Physicians And Surgons Glasgow

United States Fund For UNICEF

Iraqi Board For Medical Specializations

Ontario College Of Family Physicians

International Fedreation Of Obesity

International Organization For Migration

American College Ofepidemiology

Asian Pacific Society Of Cardiology

American Academy Of Family Physicians

American College Of Occupational And Environmental Medicine

Hong Kong Academy Of Medicine

International Committee Of The Red Cross

Edge Hill University

Faculty Of Medicine University Of Baghdad

Dubai Health Authority

Dubai Health Authority Rashid Medical Library

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