Prevalencia y factores de riesgo de hipertensión arterial en estudiantes de medicina de la UAGro.

Abstract

Arterial hypertension (HTN) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. In recent years, its prevalence among university studentshas increased due to sedentary lifestyles, academic stress, and poor eating habits. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with HTN among first-year medical students at the Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero (UAGro).