A Hypertension in Eastern European Countries and Identifying Resources

School Name

Governor's School for Science & Mathematics

Grade Level

12th Grade

Presentation Topic

Physiology and Health

Presentation Type

Mentored

Mentor

Mentor: Daniel Lackland, Medical University of South Carolina

Abstract

Hypertension, or raised blood pressure, is a growing problem and is affecting large numbers of people globally. Many countries in the world have increased rates of systolic blood pressure, and are consequently experiencing more deaths among the population. The World Hypertension League aims to advance hypertension prevention and control joint efforts of national and regional leagues and societies worldwide. In order to determine which countries are of greater need, and how to acquire an effective implementation of hypertension programs, research was conducted. Eastern European countries were found to have the second highest prevalence of hypertension, behind countries in the Sub-Saharan African region. Sub-Sahara African countries have the highest prevalence of hypertension, because the lack of awareness and resources. Research is already being done on Sub-Saharan Africa, so this study focuses on hypertension in Eastern Europe. A search was conducted to determine whether any studies existed or if websites were created to focus on cardiovascular risk and hypertension in all the Eastern European countries. Using the sites available, there was a search on the prevalence and resources available for communicable diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. Data was then extracted from websites and articles, and compiled into data tables that exemplified the hypertension disease risks in comparison to other disease risks. Based on the information found, strategies were formulated on how the World Health Organization could effectively move into Eastern European countries and provide prevention and control programs.

Start Date

3-25-2017 11:59 PM

Presentation Format

Written Only

Group Project

No

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Mar 25th, 11:59 PM

A Hypertension in Eastern European Countries and Identifying Resources

Hypertension, or raised blood pressure, is a growing problem and is affecting large numbers of people globally. Many countries in the world have increased rates of systolic blood pressure, and are consequently experiencing more deaths among the population. The World Hypertension League aims to advance hypertension prevention and control joint efforts of national and regional leagues and societies worldwide. In order to determine which countries are of greater need, and how to acquire an effective implementation of hypertension programs, research was conducted. Eastern European countries were found to have the second highest prevalence of hypertension, behind countries in the Sub-Saharan African region. Sub-Sahara African countries have the highest prevalence of hypertension, because the lack of awareness and resources. Research is already being done on Sub-Saharan Africa, so this study focuses on hypertension in Eastern Europe. A search was conducted to determine whether any studies existed or if websites were created to focus on cardiovascular risk and hypertension in all the Eastern European countries. Using the sites available, there was a search on the prevalence and resources available for communicable diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. Data was then extracted from websites and articles, and compiled into data tables that exemplified the hypertension disease risks in comparison to other disease risks. Based on the information found, strategies were formulated on how the World Health Organization could effectively move into Eastern European countries and provide prevention and control programs.