Table 4 Predictors of pre-hypertension compared to normal blood pressure and to hypertension

Age is 40 years and more

1.63 (1.39-1.90)***

1.51 (1.27-1.79)***

3.65 (3.08-4.34)***

3.47 (2.87-4.19)***

Reported infrequent or no physical activity

1.00 (0.82-1.23) ns

-

1.66 (1.34-2.04)***

1.31 (1.05-1.63)*

Reported infrequent consumption of fruits

1.02 (0.84-1.12) ns

-

1.27 (1.07-1.51)**

-

Reported infrequent consumption of vegetables

1.08 (0.94-1.24) ns

-

1.11 (0.94-1.31)

-

Reported current consumption of alcohol

1.34 (1.14-1.57)***

1.19 (1.01-1.41)*

1.32 (1.21-1.86)**

-

Reported current smoking

1.09 (0.80-1.47) ns

1.61 (1.18-2.18)**

1.11 (0.77-1.52) ns

-

Not currently married or co-habiting

1.32 (1.15-1.54)***

1.33 (1.12-1.58)***

1.10 (0.93-1.30) ns

-

Body Mass Index was 25 Kg/M² or more

1.34 (1.11-1.62)**

1.69 (1.42-2.01)***

1.67 (1.40-2.04)***

1.52 (1.25-1.84)***

Had not attained secondary level of education

1.04 (0.86-1.13)

-

1.55 (1.30-1.84)**

-

Sex (male or female)

μ2.09 (1.79-2.43)***

μ 2.26 (1.90-2.71)***

∫1.34 (1.14-1.59)**

-

Resided in an urban area

1.12 (0.96-1.30) ns

-

1.12 (0.94-1.33) ns

1.38 (1.14-1.68)**