Abstract

Aims and objectives : This study was designed to see the relationship between body mass index and blood pressure among south Indian young healthy adults. Method: The present study was carried out on 100 adults including 62 males and 38 females whose heights(meters) and weights(kg) were measured, and body mass indices were calculated by using Quetelet’s index.The blood pressures were recorded, PP and MAP were calculated. Results: The mean BMI levels were found to be significantly (P=0.007; S) higher in male subjects (23.76 ± 3.75) compared to female subjects(21.63 ± 3.75).The mean Systolic Blood Pressure levels were found to be significantly (P<0.001; S) higher in males (121.62 ± 10.43) than in female (107.63 ± 14.08) subjects. The BMI showed a positive correlation with all types of blood pressure values like SBP (P<0.001; S), DBP (P=0.048; S), PP (P<0.001; S) and MAP (P<0.001; S). The correlation coefficients were also statistically significant. Conclusions : These findings show positive relationship between BMI and Blood pressure among healthy adults of south India.

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