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Table 1 Definitions of study outcomes

From: Prevalence and risk factors for hypertension and diabetes among those screened in a refugee settlement in Uganda

Outcome

Category

Definition

Diabetes

Present/Absent

RBG ≥11.1 mmol/L with self-reported frequent urination or thirst, or FBG ≥7.0 mmol/L regardless of symptoms

Hypertension

Present/Absent

SBP ≥140 or DBP ≥90 mmHg

Hypertension

Absent

SBP < 120 and DBP < 80 mmHg

Pre-hypertension

SBP 120–139 or DBP 80–89 mmHg

Stage 1

SBP 140–159 or DBP 90–99 mmHg

Stage 2

SBP 160–180 or DBP 100–110 mmHg

Stage 2, severe

SBP > 180 or DBP > 110 mmHg

  1. DBP Diastolic blood pressure, FPG Fasting blood glucose, RBG Random blood glucose, SBP Systolic blood pressure