Prevalence of hypertension among travelers and stability of blood pressure control during travel: a cross-sectional descriptive study and prospective cohort study

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Gultawatvichai, Watsapol [1 ]
Matsee, Wasin [1 ]
Pisutsan, Phimphan [1 ]
Kusolsuk, Teera [2 ]
Silachamroon, Udomsak [1 ]
Mansanguan, Chayasin [1 ]
Lawpoolsri, Saranath [3 ]
Flaherty, Gerard T. [1 ,4 ,5 ]
Piyaphanee, Watcharapong [1 ]
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[1] Mahidol Univ, Fac Trop Med, Dept Clin Trop Med, 420-6 Ratchawithi Rd, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
[2] Mahidol Univ, Fac Trop Med, Dept Helminthol, Bangkok, Thailand
[3] Mahidol Univ, Fac Trop Med, Dept Trop Hyg, Bangkok, Thailand
[4] Univ Galway, Sch Med, Galway, Ireland
[5] Natl Inst Prevent & Cardiovasc Hlth, Galway, Ireland
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Non-communicable diseases; Prevalence; Hypertension; Travelers; Blood pressure; Stability; HEALTH; VARIABILITY; DEATHS; BURDEN;
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10.1186/s40794-023-00199-5
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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Background Hypertension is a common and important risk factor for cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of death among the general population and travelers. Data on hypertension among travelers are very limited due to the scarcity of research reports in this specific population. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension among adult travelers and the stability of blood pressure control during international trips using a mobile automated blood pressure device. Methods This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the Thai travel clinic, Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Bangkok, Thailand. All adult travelers completed a questionnaire which included demographic data, medical history, medication use, trip characteristics and hypertension awareness and knowledge. Standard two time blood pressure measurements were performed at the clinic to detect possible undiagnosed hypertension. Travelers with preexisting hypertension were also invited to monitor their blood pressure level before and during their trip for a total of 14 days by using an automated blood pressure device and reporting the readings back to the study team. Result During July and October 2022, a total of 1,359 adult travelers visited the Thai Travel Clinic before their international trip. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 28.8%, including those with pre-existing hypertension (6.7%) and those with newly diagnosed hypertension (22.2%). Travelers with newly diagnosed hypertension were significantly younger than travelers with pre-existing hypertension (38.5 years vs. 55.6 years, p < 0.001). Eleven travelers agreed to monitor their blood pressure, Most (90.9%, 10/11) had stable blood pressure control during their trip. One participant had > 10 mmHg higher blood pressure during the trip, however this was not clinically significant. All participants remained well, and acute symptoms secondary to hypertension were not reported. Conclusion Up to 28.8% of adult travelers seen in pre-travel consultations had hypertension. Most of them were unaware of their blood pressure condition. Vital signs including blood pressure should be evaluated in all pre-travel visits in order to prevent undiagnosed severe hypertension that might lead to hypertensive crisis.
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