Main factors of the development of arterial hypertension and obesity in the unorganized population of Navoi region

Purpose. To Assess of the prevalence of hypertension and associated obesity as the main risk factors among the population of the Navoi region, as well as the frequency of associated clinical conditions among patients with hypertension. Materials and methods. The study were based on the results of a study from the unorganized male and female population living in the city of Navoi and rural areas for 2023. The selection of samples followed standard methods and was carried out in one stage. One randomly selected medical district in the city and rural areas was selected, serving from 1.8 to 2 thousand people (range 19-64 years). Results. Our study showed that the prevalence of hypertension among the examined individuals in the urban population was 35.2%, and in the rural population - 27.9%. According to the data obtained, the prevalence of hypertension prevails among the urban population compared to the rural population (35.3% and 28.0%; respectively, p < 0.05). Conclusion. Timely assessment of the epidemiological situation with analysis of the causes of the disease, associated comorbid conditions, complications and mortality, competent choice of antihypertensive drugs, and correction of existing risk factors should lead to a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular complications.