Association of major dietary patterns and blood pressure longitudinal change in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Observational studies and clinical trials have shown associations of diet and high blood pressure (BP). However, prospective studies on the association between dietary patterns and longitudinal BP change are lacking, especially in low-income populations.

Method

We evaluated the association of dietary patterns and food groups with longitudinal change of BP in 10 389 participants in the Health Effects of Arsenic Longitudinal Study, with a median of 6.7 years of follow-up. Dietary information was obtained through a previously validated food-frequency questionnaire. BP was measured at baseline and at each biennial follow-up using the same method.

Result

Each standard deviation (SD) increase for the 'gourd vegetable' dietary pattern score was related to a slower

SUBMITTER: Jiang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4606930 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature