Association of hypertension with reporting of lifetime medical
conditions
After controlling for age, education and BMI (factors associated
with prevalence of hypertension), elderly with hypertension were
found to have higher odds of reporting lifetime diabetes [odds ratio
(OR) of 1.70, 95% confidence interval (CI) of 1.19e2.43], compared to
those without hypertension. No significant relationship was found
between hypertension and other lifetime conditions such as heart
problems, TIAs, and stroke.