National trends in age-standardized mortality attributable to hypertension in Peru

Abstract Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) is a public health problem. The prevalence and mortality rates are significantly higher in middle and low-income countries, such as Peru. This study aimed to determine the trend of mortality attributable to HTN for the 2005-2016 period in Peru. Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis based on death certificates provided by the Ministry of Health. We applied linear regression models to test the HTN mortality rate trend. Results: The age-standardized HTN mortality per 100,000 inhabitants decreased from 14.43 for the 2005 to 2010 period to 11.12 for the 2011 to 2016 period. The coast was the natural region with the highest decrease in mortality rate. Moreover, Tumbes, Callao, and Lambayeque were regions with the highest decline in mortality rate. Conclusion: The age-standardized mortality attributable to HTN decreased in Peru, with variations in both natural and political regions of the country.

摘要：高血压（Hypertension, HTN）是一项公共卫生问题，中低收入国家（如秘鲁）的高血压患病率与死亡率显著更高。本研究旨在明确2005至2016年间秘鲁归因于高血压的死亡变化趋势。
方法：本研究基于秘鲁卫生部提供的死亡证明开展二次数据分析，采用线性回归模型检验高血压死亡率的变化趋势。
结果：每10万居民的年龄标化高血压死亡率从2005-2010年的14.43下降至2011-2016年的11.12。沿海自然区域是死亡率降幅最大的自然地理分区；此外，通贝斯（Tumbes）、卡亚俄（Callao）与兰巴耶克（Lambayeque）是死亡率降幅最显著的行政区。
结论：秘鲁归因于高血压的年龄标化死亡率呈下降趋势，且在该国的自然地理分区与行政分区中均存在差异。