Table 1 Definition of dependent variables
Dependent variables | Diagnostic criteria | Reference |
|---|---|---|
Prehypertension | If participants were the average systolic blood pressure (SBP) 130–139 mmHg AND/ OR average diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 80–89 mmHg was identified as the participant has prehypertension | JNC 7 [26] |
Hypertension | If participants were with ≥ 140 mm Hg or above-average systolic blood pressure (SBP) or with ≥ 90 mm Hg or above-average diastolic blood pressure (DBP) or taking any anti-hypertensive medication in the survey time | JNC 7 [26] |
Prediabetes | If a participant's FPG value within the range between 6.1 to 6.9 mmol/L (110–124 mg/dl) was classified as having prediabetic ((impaired FPG or intermediate hyperglycemia) | WHO [27] |
Diabetes | If participants either had FPG levels equal to or more than 7Â mmol/L (126Â mg/dl) or reported having prescribed medicine for maintaining the blood glucose level | WHO [27] |