ARIC Hypertension Risk Model: Explanation and Clinical Context The ARIC Hypertension Risk Model is a validated tool developed from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study to estimate the 5-year risk of developing hypertension in middle-aged adults.
It incorporates multiple clinical variables including age, sex, race, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, physical activity level, diabetes status, and cholesterol level.
The model provides a risk score that can be used to identify individuals at high risk for hypertension, enabling targeted prevention strategies. Reference:
Alonso A, et al. "Hypertension and the Risk of Dementia: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study." JAMA Neurology, 2014; 71(10): 1194-1201. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2014.1572