Objective:

To evaluate hypertension (HTN) prevalence, treatment, control, and predictors among Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) adults in the US using data from the All of Us Research Program.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• 18% of the 2,572 MENA adults studied had hypertension.
• 76% of hypertensive participants received antihypertensive treatment.
• 85% of hypertensive participants achieved blood pressure control.
• Participants aged ≤ 50 years had a higher BP control proportion (97%) compared to those aged >50 years (83%).
• Significant predictors of HTN included diabetes, chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, obesity, male sex, age, anxiety, vitamin D deficiency, and anemia.

Interpretation:

Remove unsupported conclusions and focus on findings.

Limitations:

• Historical racial misclassification and underrepresentation of MENA populations in national datasets.
• Lack of longitudinal or comprehensive data in previous studies on MENA populations.

Conclusion:

Revise to eliminate unsupported implications and focus on study findings.

Sources:

• All of Us Research Program
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