Lean body mass positively associate with blood pressure in Chinese adults: the roles of ages and body fat distribution.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between lean body mass (LBM) and blood pressure (BP) is controversial and limited. This study investigated the associations between LBM indexes and BP in adults of different ages and with varying body fat distribution.

Methods

The data for the present analysis was obtained from a cross-sectional survey of 1,465 adults (50.7% males) aged 18-70 years conducted in Beijing, China. Regional LBM and fat distribution, including fat mass (FM) and android to gynoid fat ratio (AOI), were assessed using a dual-energy X-ray bone densitometer. Generalized Liner Model (GLM) was employed. Confounders, including age, sex, height, weight, smoking, and alcohol use, were evaluated through questionnaires and physical examinations.

Results

Males had higher rate

SUBMITTER: Yuan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10704775 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature