PROFILE OF BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS AS INDICATORS OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE RISK AMONG OLDER ADULTS: A COMMUNITY-BASED SCREENING STUDY

Abstract

Non-communicable diseases are important health concerns that require prevention and control among older adults. Screening for cardiometabolic risk is necessary, including through the measurement of blood pressure and blood glucose levels. This study aimed to describe blood pressure and blood glucose profiles among older adults. A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design was employed. Blood pressure and random blood glucose levels were measured in 33 older adult respondents. Descriptive analysis was used to characterize the respondents and describe their health profiles, while Spearman’s rank correlation was performed to examine the relationships between variables. The results showed that the mean systolic blood pressure was 136.85 mmHg, the mean diastolic blood pressure was 85.33 mmHg, and the mean random blood glucose level was 101.82 mg/dL. Twelve respondents met the blood pressure screening threshold of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg. Positive correlations were found between random blood glucose levels and systolic blood pressure (ρ = 0.557; p = 0.001) and diastolic blood pressure (ρ = 0.542; p = 0.001). These screening measurements may support the early identification of cardiometabolic risk and guide appropriate health follow-up.