Study of Blood Pressure in Medical Students in Kolkata and Its Variation with BMI, Waist Circumference, Waist-To-Hip Ratio and Waist-To-Height Ratio
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Obesity, a global health problem is a well-recognized risk factor for hypertension and various other diseases. Both obesity and hypertension have their contribution to the development of cardiovascular disease, an important cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Objective: The study was conducted to determine the frequency of hypertension and to understand the relation between blood pressure and obesity indicators. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study involving 200 medical students, aged 19-23 years was carried out. Their blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, waistheight ratio was measured. The data was analyzed by statcalc software. P<0.001 was considered significant. Result: With respect to BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure was significantly higher in male overweight and obese subjects and in female obese subjects. In case of male, those overweight with respect to any of WC, WHpR and WHtR, had significantly higher SBP and DBP. In case of female, those who were overweight with respect to any of WC and WHtR had significantly higher SBP and DBP. Both SBP and DBP correlated most with WHpR in case of males and with BMI in case of females. Conclusion: Periodic anthropometric measurements can be used to assess the development and progression of risk factor.
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Dr Biman Ray
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