| Phenotype | Cases were individuals with incident hypertension. Hypertension was defined as persistently high systemic arterial blood pressure based on multiple blood pressure readings (consistent systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg) or medical expenses reimbursement history. Diagnoses were based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 8 codes (I1[0-3]/I15/I674) , ICD-9 codes (I1[0-3]/I15/I674), and ICD-10 codes (I1[0-3]/I15/I674). |
| Sample Ancestry | European (Finnish) |
| Total number | 9,906 individuals |
| Detailed numbers |
725 cases (7.32%)
9,181 controls
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| Number of Cohort(s) | 1 |
| Cohort Short Name | Cohort Full Name | Previous/other/additional names (e.g. sub-cohorts) |
|---|---|---|
| FINRISK | FINRISK | — |