Handgrip strength is positively related to blood pressure and hypertension risk: results from the National Health and nutrition examination survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Isometric handgrip resistance exercise, a nonpharmacological lifestyle modification, has been recommended as a first-line treatment for hypertension. This study aimed to examine the relationship of handgrip strength to blood pressure and the risk of hypertension.

Methods

The responses and examination of 4597 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed in this study. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were transformed to age- and sex-specific z-scores. Handgrip strength was adjusted by weight (kg) and converted to an age- and sex-specific z-score. The relationships of SBP and DBP to handgrip strength were analyzed by Pearson correlation test and multivariable linear regression. Binary log

SUBMITTER: Ji C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5904981 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature