The Impact of Body-Mass Index and Steps per Day on Blood Pressure and Fasting Glucose in Older Adults

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann M. Swartz ◽  
Scott J. Strath ◽  
Sarah J. Parker ◽  
Nora E. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Obese Group ◽  
Lower Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Steps Per Day ◽  
Combined Impact ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to investigate the combined impact of obesity and physical activity (PA) on the health of older adults. Pedometer-determined steps/d, body-mass index (BMI), resting blood pressure, and fasting glucose (FG) were assessed in 137 older adults (69.0 ± 8.9 yr). The active group (>4,227 steps/d) had lower systolic blood pressure (SBP;p= .001), diastolic blood pressure (DBP;p= .028), and FG (p< .001) than the inactive group (≤4,227 steps/d). The normal-BMI group (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) had lower SBP (p< .001) and DBP (p= .01) than the obese group (≤30 kg/m2). There were no differences in SBP (p= .963) or DBP (p= 1.0) between active obese and inactive normal-BMI groups. The active obese group, however, had a more favorable FG than the inactive normal-BMI group (χ2= 18.9,df= 3,p= .001). Efforts to increase PA of older adults should receive the same priority as reducing obesity to improve BP and FG levels.

scholarly journals Impact of body mass index on blood pressure levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (7) ◽  
pp. 1104-1109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiano R.G. Barcellos ◽  
Michelle P. Rocha ◽  
Sylvia A.Y. Hayashida ◽  
Décio Mion Junior ◽  
Silvia G. Lage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Present Moment ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

As there is controversy about the prevalence of hypertension in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and, up to the present moment, no studies have evaluated the impact of body mass index (BMI) on blood pressure levels (BP) in these patients, we studied retrospectively sixty-nine patients with PCOS, with BMI of 29.0 ± 6.7 kg/m² and aged 25.6 ± 5.6 yr, subdivided into three groups according to BMI (normal, overweight and obese) and evaluated regarding BP (mercury sphygmomanometer), basal hormonal profile, fasting glucose, and insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR). Mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were normal (118.1 ± 17.0 and 74.7 ± 11.5 mmHg, respectively), with a hypertension prevalence of 20.3%. Of these patients, 78.6% were obese and 21.4% were overweight. When the groups were compared according to BMI, a significant increase in SBP and DBP was observed (higher in overweight and obese patients for SBP and higher in obese for DBP), as well as a significant progressive increase in glucose, insulin, homeostatic model assessment, and a significant progressive decline in LH levels. When the patients were subdivided as normotensive or hypertensive, a significant difference was observed only for BMI (28.2 ± 6.1 and 34.7 ± 8.6 kg/m², respectively; p = 0.007). In conclusion, we observed a significant and progressive impact of BMI on blood pressure levels in our patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

scholarly journals Impact of different blood groups on body mass index and blood pressure

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-135
Author(s):  
Rawaa Hadi Shareef ◽  
Basim A. Abd ◽  
Zahraa Fathi Sharba
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Blood Group ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Blood Groups ◽  
Blood Type ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Chronic Medical Condition ◽  
The Impact

Obesity is considered as a public health problem that affects all age groups in the population. Genetic factors are considered as one of the non-modifiable risk factors, causing obesity. Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that is associated with vague symptoms. The ABO blood type is one of the fundamental genetic factors that can give important information for early detection of risky population. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different blood groups on body mass index and blood pressure. The design of this study is a cross-sectional study, included 250 participants (144 males and 106 females), aged between 18-70 years were selected from the population of Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq, through a period which extends from October 2019 to February 2020.  The blood groups were determined for each participant; blood pressure and body mass index were also measured. The results of a current study revealed that from this 250 participants there was 115 were obese person, 82 were overweight person, 51 were normal weight, and 2 were underweight persons. In the obese group, the blood group B has the highest percentage (45.2% ) followed by blood group A and O that were found to have the same percentage (22.6%), while the blood group AB has the lower percentage (9.6%). On the other hand, there was no significant relationship between hypertension and ABO blood groups.

scholarly journals The Impact of Body Mass Index and Weight Changes on Disability Transitions and Mortality in Brazilian Older Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Cristina Drumond Andrade ◽  
Ahmad Iqmer Nashriq Mohd Nazan ◽  
Maria Lúcia Lebrão ◽  
Yeda Aparecida de Oliveira Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Multinomial Regression ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
Health Transitions ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study was to examine the association between body mass index and weight changes on disability transitions and mortality among Brazilian older adults. Longitudinal data from the Health, Well-Being, and Aging in Latin America and the Caribbean Study conducted in São Paulo, Brazil (2000 and 2006), were used to examine the impact of obesity on disability and mortality and of weight changes on health transitions related to disability. Logistic and multinomial regression models were used in the analyses. Individuals who were obese were more likely than those of normal weight to have limitations on activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activity of daily living (IADL), and Nagi's limitations. Obesity was associated with higher incidence of ADL and IADL limitations and with lower recovery from Nagi's limitations. Compared to those who maintained their weight, those who gained weight experienced higher incidence of ADL and Nagi's limitations, even after controlling for initial body mass index. Higher mortality among overweight individuals was only found when the reference category was “remaining free of Nagi limitations.” The findings of the study underline the importance of maintaining normal weight for preventing disability at older ages.

The impact of obesity on perioperative and postoperative outcomes after elective endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

Vascular ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 170853812110633
Author(s):  
Selami Gurkan ◽  
Ozcan Gur ◽  
Ayhan Sahin ◽  
Mehmet Donbaloglu
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Obese Group ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Dose Area Product ◽  
Aneurysm Repair ◽  
The Impact

Background Obesity is a common and growing health problem in vascular surgery patients, as it is in all patient groups. Evidence regarding body mass index (BMI) on endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) outcomes is not clear in the literature. We aimed to determine the impact of obesity on perioperative and midterm outcomes of elective EVAR between obese and non-obese patients. Methods Under a retrospective study design, a total of 120 patients (109 males, 11 females, mean age: 74.45 ± 8.59 (53–92 years)) undergoing elective EVAR between June 2012 and May 2020 were reviewed. Patients were stratified into two groups: obese (defined as a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2) and non-obese (mean BMI < 30 kg/m2 (32.25 ± 1.07 kg/m2 vs 25.85 ± 2.69 kg/m2)). Results Of the 120 patients included in the study, 81 (67.5%) were defined as “nonobese,” while 39 (32.5%) were obese. The mean BMI of the study group was 27.93 ± 3.78 kg/m2. In obese patients, the procedure time, fluoroscopy time, and dose area product (DAP) values were longer than those of non-obese patients: 89.74 ± 20.54 vs 79.69 ± 28.77 min ( p = 0.035), 33.23 ± 10.14 vs 38.17 ± 8.61 min ( p = 0.01) and 133.69 ± 58.17 vs 232.56 ± 51.87 Gy.cm2 ( p < 0.001). Although there was no difference in sac shrinkage at 12-month follow-up, there was a significant decrease at 6-month follow-up in both groups ( p = 0.017). Endoleak occurred in 17.9% ( n = 7) of the obese group versus 11.1% ( n = 9) of the non-obese group ( p = 0.302). Iliac branch occlusion developed in four patients, 3 (3.7%) in the non-obese group and 1 (2.6%) in the obese group ( p = 0.608). The all-cause mortality rate was slightly higher in the obese group; however, it did not differ between the groups ( p = 0.463). Conclusion In addition to the longer procedure times, fluoroscopy times, and DAP values in obese patients, regardless of obesity, significant sac shrinkage in the first 6 months of follow-up was observed in both groups. No difference was documented with regards to mortality or morbidity following EVAR.

scholarly journals Biomedical factors associated with hospitalization of older adults: The Bambuí Health and Aging Study (BHAS)

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 829-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrique L. Guerra ◽  
Pedro G. Vidigall ◽  
Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
The Town

The objective of this study was to identify biomedical factors (body mass index, blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol and fractions, triglycerides, and albumin) associated with hospitalization of older adults. All residents of the town of Bambuí, Minas Gerais State, ages <FONT FACE=Symbol>³</FONT> 60 years (n = 1,742) were selected for the study, of whom 1,494 (85.2%) participated. None of the biomedical factors studied was independently associated with occurrence of 1 hospitalization during the previous 12 months. Body mass index < 20Kg/m² and total cholesterol = 200-263mg/dl and <FONT FACE=Symbol>³</FONT> 264mg/dl were independently associated with <FONT FACE=Symbol>³</FONT> 2 hospitalizations. The introduction of biomedical factors did not modify the previously identified associations between hospitalization and indicators constructed from information obtained in a questionnaire survey. The results show that data easily obtained through interviews can be useful both for identifying older adults at risk of hospitalization and thus for assisting in prevention.

scholarly journals 937. Factors Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in People with HIV under 40 Years in Guatemala

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S502-S502
Author(s):  
Hugo E Marroquín ◽  
Dean Ortiz ◽  
Lindsey Larson ◽  
Katherine Franco ◽  
Andrej Spec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Hdl

Abstract Background HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy (ART) can lead to metabolic abnormalities associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, some of these abnormalities (central obesity, elevated fasting glucose, triglycerides, and blood pressure and low HDL cholesterol) are in metabolic syndrome (MetS). The prevalence of MetS increases with age. Currently, the status of MetS in people with HIV (PWH) Guatemala is unknown. We assessed the prevalence of MetS and potential predictors in PWH participating in prospective cohort study at Hospital Roosevelt in Guatemala City. Methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of PWH under 40 years old receiving ART for at least 6 months from July 2019 to March 2020. The harmonized criteria for MetS and the cut-off for waist circumference recommended by the Latin American Diabetes Association were used. Association between MetS and gender, place of residency, ethnicity, educational level, baseline and current CD4 count, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, viral load, body mass index (BMI) and ART exposure was assessed in bivariate analysis. Potential predictors (p-value &lt; 0.1) were included in a multivariate binary logistic regression model. Results Of total cohort of 757 participants enrolled390 (51.5%) were younger than 40 years. Of those under &lt; 40 years, 150 (38.5%) were women, 59 (15.1%) Mayan, median age was 32 years (IQR 27, 37). 93 (23.8%) had MetS. Between group differences in Table 1. Of those with Met, 51 (54.8%) had elevated waist circumference, 87 (93.5%) elevated triglycerides, 83 (89.2%) low HDL-c, 56 (60.2%) elevated blood pressure and 35 (37.6%) elevated fasting glucose. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m2 or higher and 2 years or more of cumulative non-nucleoside reverse transcription inhibitors (NNRTI) where more common in those &lt; 40 years with MetS compared to those without MetS. On multivariable regression, MetS was associated with current CD4 count &lt; 200 (OR 3.1; IC 1.51, 6.34; p-value &lt; 0.01) and BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 (OR; 6.53; IC 3.64, 11.73; p-value &lt; 0.01). Table1. Between group differences (No MetS vs MetS) Conclusion Nearly one in every four PWH under 40 years old in our cohort was affected by MetS. Dyslipidemia (elevated triglycerides and low HDL-c) was the main driver of MetS. Lower CD4 count and overweight were predictors for MetS in PWH under 40. Disclosures Andrej Spec, MD, MSCI, Astellas (Grant/Research Support)Mayne (Consultant)Scynexis (Consultant)

Interactions between C-reactive protein and traditional risk factors in predicting mortality of older adults

VASA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik Rudolf ◽  
Naemi Wall ◽  
Renate Klaassen-Mielke ◽  
Ulrich Thiem ◽  
Curt Diehm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Hazard Ratio ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
High Level

Abstract. Background: Elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) are known to be associated with cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality in older adults, however, there seems to be heterogeneity of this association across subsets of individuals. We aim to assess the effects of interactions between CRP and one of the following traditional CV risk factors regarding all-cause mortality in unselected elderly men and women: age, sex, body mass index, diabetes, and hypertension. Patients and methods: Three hundred and forty-four general practitioners all over Germany enrolled 6,817 unselected participants, aged 65 years or older, and performed thorough examinations, including CRP measurement at baseline (getABI study). All-cause mortality was determined in the following seven years. Cox regression analyses were done using uni- and multivariable models. Results: At baseline 4,172 participants of this cohort had a CRP value of ≤ 3 mg/L (low level CRP group), 2,645 participants had a CRP value of > 3 mg/L (high level CRP group). The unadjusted hazard ratio for all-cause death of the high level CRP group compared to the low level CRP group was 1.49 (95 % confidence interval [95 %CI] 1.34 to 1.66). After adjustment for sex, age, education, peripheral artery disease/media sclerosis, other prior vascular events, smoking status, diabetes, systolic blood pressure, antihypertensive medication, body mass index, cholesterol, and statin use, the hazard ratio was 1.34 (95 %CI 1.20 to 1.50). Significant interactions with CRP were found for sex (adjusted hazard ratio 1.38, 95 %CI 1.11 to 1.72), age (0.75, 95 %CI 0.60 to 0.94), and baseline systolic blood pressure (0.64, 95 % CI 0.51 to 0.81). The interactions of CRP with body mass index and of CRP with diabetes were not significant. Conclusions: In older German adults, there seem to be effect modifications by age, sex, and arterial hypertension regarding the effect of CRP in the prediction of all-cause mortality.

Abstract 12918: The Association Between Central Obesity and Myocardial Ageing: Traditional Body Mass Index (bmi) Falls Short of Expectation

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yen How Tan ◽  
Jun Pei Lim ◽  
Wee Shiong Lim ◽  
Fei Gao ◽  
Loon Yee Teo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Peak Velocity ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Velocity Flow ◽  
The Impact

Background: The Asian phenotype of central obesity is intriguing. Current data suggest links between central obesity and cardiovascular (CV) risks. However, age-related sarcopenia (resulting in loss of skeletal muscle) may falsely reduce body mass index (BMI), leading to inaccurate measures of obesity. We aim to determine how waist circumference (WC), would compare against BMI, in differentiating obesity, among older adults. Further, we explore the differential association between each obesity definition and myocardial ageing. Methods: We performed anthropometric and CV examinations on a cohort of asymptomatic aged adults. Myocardial ageing was defined by ratio of peak velocity flow in early diastole E (m/s) to peak velocity flow in late diastole by atrial contraction A (m/s). For BMI, a cut-off of 27.5kg/m 2 was used, and WC cut-offs of >90cm for males and >80cm for females. Results: Among n=970 adults (mean age 73±4 years, 432 (44%) males), 124 (12.8%) were obese by BMI definition while 347 (35.7%) were obese by WC definition. Inter-definitional agreement was fair between BMI and WC (cohen’s κ=0.345). More women (66% vs 50%, p<0.001) and older participants (63±14 vs 65±11 years, p=0.007) were defined as obese by WC definition, while age and gender did not differentiate obese versus non-obese as defined by BMI. There were more hypertension (p<0.001) and diabetes mellitus (p<0.001) among the obese as defined by both definitions, compared to non-obese. Based on either definition, obese participants had significantly lower E/A ratio [(1.13 ± 0.46 vs 0.98 ± 0.35; P < 0.001 using BMI), (1.17 ± 0.49 vs 1.00 ± 0.37; P < 0.001 using WC)] compared to non-obese. Left atrial volume index was larger in obese in both the BMI group (20.5 ± 7.43 vs 22.3 ± 7.90; P = 0.020) and WC group (20.0 ± 6.9 vs 22.1 ± 8.3; P < 0.001). By multivariate regression, WC, but not BMI, was independently associated with E/A (β=-0.114, SE -0.114±0.024, p<0.001). Conclusion: Obesity prevalence varies depending on the definition used. Among Asians, waist circumference identifies higher prevalence of obesity, possibly related to central adiposity. While impact of age-related sarcopenia and BMI in older adults require deeper study, WC may better characterize the impact of obesity on myocardial ageing.

Associations of choline intake with hypertension and blood pressure among older adults in cross-sectional 2011 – 2014 NHANES differ by body mass index and comorbidity status

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Siraphat Taesuwan ◽  
Paradee Thammapichai ◽  
Ariel B. Ganz ◽  
Wachira Jirarattanarangsri ◽  
Julaluk Khemacheewakul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
Choline Intake ◽  
Comorbidity Status

Abstract Blood pressure (BP) is a known cardiovascular risk factor that is hypothesized to be inversely related to choline intake. A previous study suggested that this association may be more apparent in older adults and may differ according to demographic and health characteristics. The primary study objectives are to investigate the cross-sectional associations of total choline intake with BP (n=843) and prevalent hypertension (n=2,113) among U.S. adults aged ≥65 y using the sample from the 2011–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Logistic and multiple linear regression models for complex surveys were employed for hypertension status and BP respectively. Effect modification by sex, race, body mass index (BMI) and comorbidity status were separately investigated using an interaction term. Choline intake interacted with BMI (P-interaction=0.04) such that choline intake tended to be associated with lower odds of hypertension among people with BMI <18.5 kg/m2 (OR [95% CI]: 0.64 [0.4,1.00]; P=0.052). Choline intake was not associated with systolic BP (mean±SEM change per 100 mg of choline: −1.03±0.74 mmHg; P=0.16). In contrast, its relation to diastolic BP differed by cardiovascular comorbidity (P-interaction=0.03) with a non-significant (P=0.13) negative direction of association observed among those who were free of comorbidities and a non-significant (P=0.26) positive direction observed among those with comorbidities. Collectively, these results suggested that the associations of choline intake with BP levels and hypertension risk among older adults are dependent on other risk factors.

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