Grant: CIHR-ICRH Travel Awards - General pool
University of Ottawa
$655.00
Genome-Wide Association Analysis of salt-sensitive hypertension in elderly population
FY 2023-24
Summary
Hypertension has a higher incidence among older adults. It is a risk factor for vascular dementia and cerebrovascular diseases. The prevalence of hypertension among Canadians is estimated to be: 47% for women aged 60-69; 69% for women aged 70-79; 55% for men aged 60-69; 74% for men aged 70-79. Most of us, among all age groups, consume too much salt. Processed meats, bakery products and packaged foods are the top contributors of the sodium. There is a strong correlation between high blood pressure and dietary salt intake. Henceforth, the aim of the present study is to determine the genetic determinants contributing to the salt-sensitive hypertension and develop a genomic tool to help people take an informed decision regarding their salt intake.
Department
Program
CIHR-ICRH Travel Awards - General pool
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
CIHR Funding Decisions Database
As published
Id
495420
Name
Kaur Jasdeep
Region
Ontario
Country
Canada
Orgtype
Institution Paid; Research Institution
Prcname2
Special Cases
Projecttitle
Genome-Wide Association Analysis of salt-sensitive hypertension in elderly population
Programtype2
Undefined
Orgnameinp2
University of Ottawa
Cihramount2
$655
Cihrequipment2
$0
Programname2
CIHR-ICRH Travel Awards - General pool
Keyworddelim
Hypertension
Abstract
Hypertension has a higher incidence among older adults. It is a risk factor for vascular dementia and cerebrovascular diseases. The prevalence of hypertension among Canadians is estimated to be: 47% for women aged 60-69; 69% for women aged 70-79; 55% for men aged 60-69; 74% for men aged 70-79. Most of us, among all age groups, consume too much salt. Processed meats, bakery products and packaged foods are the top contributors of the sodium. There is a strong correlation between high blood pressure and dietary salt intake. Henceforth, the aim of the present study is to determine the genetic determinants contributing to the salt-sensitive hypertension and develop a genomic tool to help people take an informed decision regarding their salt intake.
Competitiondate
202309
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1 yr 0 mth
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Kaur, Jasdeep
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1 an 0 mois
Cihrcontribution2
~ $655~ $0~
