Relationship between obesity indices and hypertension among middle-aged and elderly populations in Taiwan: a community-based, cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Obesity and hypertension (HTN) have become increasingly prevalent in Taiwan. People with obesity are more likely to have HTN. In this study, we evaluated several anthropometric measurements for the prediction of HTN in middle-aged and elderly populations in Taiwan.

Design

Cross-sectional observational study.

Setting

Community-based investigation in Guishan Township of northern Taiwan.

Participants

A total of 396 people were recruited from a northern Taiwan community for a cross-sectional study. Anthropometrics and blood pressure were measured at the annual health exam. The obesity indices included body mass index (BMI), body fat (BF) percentage and waist circumference (WC).

Outcome measures

Statistical analyses, including Pearson's correlation,

SUBMITTER: Lin YA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6830829 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature