DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2021.v09i12.008

Pages: 1805-1812

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is the leading preventable and modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. Diseases well known to be associated with hypertension have been discerned among the adult population within the state of Qatar. These include myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, obesity, diabetes mellitus, heart failure, dyslipidemia and erectile dysfunction. Our literature review aims to provide a review of the current literature on hypertension among the adult population within the State of Qatar. Methods: A review of studies published between 1982-2019 in the area of hypertension was conducted with the use of PubMed, using the key words “hypertension + adults+ Qatar”. We also used the reference list of all articles retrieved, and author names to expand our search that was used for this review. Hypertension in Children and Hypertension in Pregnancy was excluded from our search results. Results: A total of 17 studies were included for review, which included 9 cross sectional studies, 4 retrospective studies, 3 prospective studies and 1 matched case control study. In addition to diseases well known to be associated with hypertension novel associations have been observed. These include hearing impairment, potentially inappropriate prescribing and subclinical magnesium deficiency. There is a significantly greater prevalence of hypertension among individuals with a family history of consanguinity within the indigenous population of Qatar. Furthermore a greater morbidity and mortality from certain conditions associated with hypertension have been noted within this group. Conclusion: Prevalence of hypertension among adults within the State of Qatar is approximately 32% (16.8% - 32.1%) which is in keeping with current overall global estimates. Hypertension in the State of Qatar primarily affects the elderly population (above 50 years) and is associated with a number of morbidities including cardiovascular disease (CVD), congestive heart failure (CHF), obesity, ...........