The association between smoking and blood pressure in men: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cigarette smoking is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the association between smoking and blood pressure is unclear. Thus, the current study examined the association between cigarette smoking and blood pressure in men.

Methods

Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), mean arterial pressure (MAP) and pulse pressure (PP) were examined using digital blood pressure measuring device, and smoking status was determined with China National Health Survey.

Results

The ANCOVA showed that the adjusted DBP and MAP were lower in current smokers versus nonsmokers and the adjusted SBP was lower in current smokers versus former smokers (P < 0.05). Additionally, the adjusted PP tend to be decreased steadily as the pack·years inc

SUBMITTER: Li G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5634904 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature