Risk factors for prehypertension and their interactive effect: a cross- sectional survey in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with prehypertension are at higher risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, while the interaction between factors may aggravate prehypertension risk. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the risk factors for prehypertension in Chinese middle-aged and elderly adults, and explore the potentially interactive effect of evaluated factors.

Methods

All the participants that came from a community based cross-sectional survey were investigated in Bengbu, China, by being interviewed with a questionnaire. Body mass index (BMI), Waist circumference (WC) and lipid accumulation product (LAP) that reflect participants' obesity were also calculated. In addition, logistic regression model was applied to explore the risk factors of prehypertension

SUBMITTER: Song J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6139180 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature