scholarly journals Obesity, Blood Pressure, and Intraocular Pressure: A Cross-Sectional Study in Italian Children

Obesity Facts ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Claudia Pileggi ◽  
Rosa Papadopoli ◽  
Caterina De Sarro ◽  
Carmelo Giuseppe Angelo Nobile ◽  
Maria Pavia
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
School Children ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Paediatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Drinking Habits ◽  
Physical Examinations ◽  
Italian Children

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Several studies in the adult population have shown that obesity is an independent risk factor for elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), whereas data in the paediatric population are sparse and controversial. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), and IOP in healthy school children. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The survey was conducted among a random sample of 8-year-old Italian students. Data were collected on their health status and behaviours related to obesity (physical activity, food and drinking habits, etc.). Physical examinations, conducted at school, included measurements of height, weight, BP, and IOP. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Five hundred and seventy-six subjects were recruited (92.8% response rate); 42.4% were overweight or obese, 58.9% consumed inadequate daily servings of fruit and vegetables, and 87.5% were involved in sedentary activities. Elevated BP/hypertension (HTN) affected 3.6% and high IOP was revealed in 12.5% of the children. In the multivariate analysis, elevated BP/HTN was the only significant determinant of ocular HTN (OR 5.36, 95% CI 1.95–14.73, <i>p</i> = 0.001). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Our results show that high IOP affects 12.5% of 8-year-old school children and appears to be associated with high BP related to a high BMI.

scholarly journals An observational study on patient compliance and adverse drug reactions of antihypertensives drugs in a tertiary care center of Bihar

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 190-193
Author(s):  
Mrityunjay Kumar Pandit ◽  
Kumar Gaurav ◽  
Jeetendra Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutional Ethics

Hypertension is among the most common non-communicable and lifestyle disease in our country that affects adult population of both the genders from all socio-economic backgrounds and urban and rural population. In-spite of this, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are suboptimal. Adherence of prescribed treatment has been studied in patients of hypertension in this study. : An observational and cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Bhagalpur, Bihar. Prior to the initiation of the study, clearance was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee. Study period was between January 2021 and June 2021.A predesigned pretested interview schedule was used to collect the data from the 247 study participants. This schedule contained information related to socio-demographic variables, comorbidity, a format to assess the compliance to antihypertensive drugs prescribed and any adverse event. : A significant improvement in maintain optimal in blood pressure was observed in patients treated with one pill per day as compared to patients prescribed with two and three pills per day. Compliance was significantly better in patients in combination therapy as compared to monotherapy. : Low dose combination therapy has been stated to be more effective than high dose monotherapy in controlling blood pressure. It shows better compliance and lesser incidence of side-effects.

scholarly journals Hypertension Associated with Poor Sleep Quality in The Elderly Population in Batu City

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Siti Roziah Ria Famuji ◽  
Abdul Malik Setiawan ◽  
Achdiat Agoes
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional

Hypertension affects approximately 26% of the adult population and it is a leading cause of death in up to 13.5% worldwide. Hypertension is a disease with the highest prevalence in Indonesia, so good treatment and prevention are needed. Several studies suggest that there is a correlation between hypertension risk factors and the disturbance of sleep quality. Therefore, it is necessary to develop preventive and promotive efforts to obtain optimum blood pressure in patients with hypertension to avoid complications or even death. This study aims to find out the correlation between sleep quality and the value of blood pressure in the elderly ?60 years old in Batu City. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Batu City in 2020. Stratified random sampling was performed to select the respondents. A validated PSQI questionnaire and sphygmomanometer were used to assess sleep quality and blood pressure, respectively. A Chi-Square test was used to test the hypothesis. There were 391 respondents involved in this study. Most of the respondents have poor sleep quality, 205 respondents (52,43%) of which 41 respondents (20%) have normal blood pressure, and 164 respondents (80%) have high blood pressure. The statistical analysis shows a significant correlation (p=0,000) between sleep quality and blood pressure. In conclusion, hypertension is associated with poor sleep quality in the geriatric population in Batu City.

scholarly journals Prevalence of childhood hypertension and pre-hypertension in school going children of Bangalore rural district: a cross sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1701
Author(s):  
Sarala Sabapathy ◽  
Nagaraju B. A. ◽  
Bhanuprakash C. N.
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rural District ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government School ◽  
Task Force Report ◽  
Childhood Hypertension

Background: Childhood hypertension is one of the rising public health problems. Childhood hypertension may lead to significant morbidity and mortality. The objective of the study was to find the prevalence of childhood hypertension and pre-hypertension in school going children of Bangalore Rural District.Methods: A cross sectional study conducted between July 2015 to January 2016 in Bangalore Rural District. Total of 1024 school children aged between 6 to 16 years were examined. Both private and government school children were examined during the study. Anthropometric measurements like Weight, Height, BMI and Blood Pressure were measured for each child. Then children were categorized as hypertensive or pre-hypertensive based on Fourth Task force report and into obese or overweight based on WHO BMI charts.Results: Prevalence of hypertension was 2.7% and pre-hypertension is 3.2%. In government school children 1.7% were hypertensive and 0.8% were pre-hypertensive. In private school children 3.5% were hypertensive and 5.1% were pre-hypertensive. Among children with hypertension 39% children were obese and 50% were overweight.Conclusions: Childhood hypertension is prevalent in both government and private schools, with high prevalence in private schools. Blood pressure measurement should be made mandatory in all school children. 

scholarly journals Elevated blood pressure and its relationship with bodyweight and anthropometric measurements among 8–11-year-old Indonesian school children

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nawanto Agung Prastowo ◽  
Ignatio Rika Haryono
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
School Children ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Elevated Blood Pressure ◽  
Elevated Blood ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective: Increased prevalence of elevated blood pressure in children and adolescents was associated with increased body weight and measures. Also, prevalence of elevated blood pressure varies between countries. This study is to investigate the prevalence of elevated blood pressure in Indonesian children and its relationship with bodyweight and anthropometric measures.Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 1010 elementary students aged 8–12 years (479 girls, 531 boys). The anthropometric measures and blood pressure were assessed. Elevated blood pressure (EBP) was determined if at the 90th percentile or above for gender, age, and height. Independent t-test, Chi-square, Pearson correlation, and multivariate logistic regression were applied. Significance was determined at p<0.05.Results: Overall prevalence of EBP was 28.8% (35.9% in girls, 22.4% in boys). BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist to height ratio (WHtR), and abdominal skinfold had significant correlation with EBP. Elevated BP was higher in overweight and obesity than in normoweight (60.5% vs 39.5%, p=0.00). In girls, the OR of EBP for overweight and obesity were 2.33 (95% CI 1.40 - 3.87, p=0.03) and 3.44 (95% CI 1.98 - 5.99, p=0.00)  whereas in boys were 4.26 (95% CI 2.20 - 8.28, p=0.00) and 8.82 (95% CI 5.10 - 15.38, p=0.00).Conclusions: Prevalence of EBP in Indonesian school children aged 8-11 years was higher and more prevalent in overweight/obesity and in girls. Anthropometric measures were correlated with EBP.  

scholarly journals Anthropometric correlates of blood pressure among school children in Nagpur city, central India: A cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 436 ◽  
Author(s):  
DeepakKishanrao Lone ◽  
SushmaSubhash Thakre ◽  
AvinashMoreshwar Borkar ◽  
NamitaNavanit Deshmukh ◽  
SubhashBapurao Thakre
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
School Children ◽  
Central India ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Prevalence, awareness, treatment, control and risk factors associated with hypertension in Lebanese adults: A cross sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bouchra Bakr Mouhtadi ◽  
Reem Mohamad Najib Kanaan ◽  
Mohammad Iskandarani ◽  
Mohamad Khaled Rahal ◽  
Dalal Hammoud Halat
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Control

Background: The prevention and control of hypertension is an essential component for reducing cardiovascular disease burden. Hypertension is an important public health issue, yet few studies have examined its current status among the Lebanese population. Objective: To examine the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension and its associated risk factors among Lebanese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2014, and May 2015, on adults from the five districts of Lebanon. Multistage sampling was used to enroll participants. Hypertension was defined as an average of two blood pressure (BP) measurements with systolic/diastolic blood pressure of at least 140/90 mm Hg, using an automated digital device, or the use of antihypertensive medication. A questionnaire was used to assess hypertension risk factors, awareness, treatment and control. Results: Of the 1362 Lebanese adults interviewed, 399 (29.3%) had hypertension. Of these, 106 (26.5%) were aware of their condition. Sixty-nine patients (65%) of those aware, were receiving treatment, and 38 (55%) participants from those treated were controlled. The significant risk factors were sex, gender, age, family history of hypertension, obesity, and a low level of education. Conclusions: Hypertension is prevalent among the Lebanese adult population and is multifactorial, but remains incompletely recognized, leading to insufficient control. Hypertension was highly prevalent in males in the age category 18-29 years. These findings show that improvements in detection, treatment, and control of hypertension among Lebanese adults, is much needed. 

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