Body Mass Index and the Risk of Hypertension-Diabetes Comorbidity in Elderly Population: A Prospective Cohort in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Body mass index (BMI) is closely linked to hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM). However, the association between BMI and hypertension-diabetes comorbidity in elderly population of China remains uncertain.

Methods

This cohort study was conducted based on a prospective database of Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). The primary outcome was hypertension-diabetes comorbidity. The secondary outcomes included hypertension and DM. BMI was categorized into four groups according to Chinese guidelines: underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m²), normal weight (BMI 18.5-23.9 kg/m²), overweight (BMI 24.0-27.9 kg/m²), and obesity (BMI ≥ 28.0 kg/m²).

Results

The final analysis included 5,342 individuals for hypertens

SUBMITTER: Zhang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12533419 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature