Blood Pressure Cuff Sizes for Adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2015-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension, defined as blood pressure (BP) ≥130/80 mm Hg or antihypertensive medication use, affects approximately half of US adults, and appropriately sized BP cuffs are important for accurate BP measurement and hypertension management.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed 13,038 US adults (≥18 years) in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-March 2020 cycles. Recommended BP cuff sizes were categorized based on mid-arm circumference: small adult (≤26 cm), adult (>26 to ≤34 cm), large adult (>34 to ≤44 cm), and extra-large adult (>44 cm). Analyses were weighted and proportions were extrapolated to the US population.

Results

Among US adults (246 million), recommended cuff sizes were: 6% (16 million) small adult, 51% adult (125 mi

SUBMITTER: Jackson SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851131 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature