Socioeconomic disparities in hypertension prevalence among adults in Islamic Republic of Iran

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Telma Zahirian Moghaddam · University of the West of England

Erdem Dikici · University of the West of England

Farhad Pourfarzi · Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

Hamed Zandian · University of the West of England

Abstract

Significant disparities exist in hypertension prevalence in northwestern Islamic Republic of Iran: prevalence was higher among individuals with lower socioeconomic and education levels and among women. Interventions to address the gender and socioeconomic inequalities and promote education attainment are crucial to effectively control hypertension among the population group.

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Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Health and Well-being Studies Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research

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Published in: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal

Volume 31, Issue 11, pp. 621-631

DOI: 10.26719/2025.31.11.621

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Socioeconomic disparities in hypertension prevalence among adults in Islamic Republic of Iran

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