Correlation between wrist circumference with blood pressure and creatinine level among elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-127
Author(s):  
Etisa Adi Murbawani ◽  
Etika Ratna Noer ◽  
Enny Probosari
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Creatinine Level ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Wrist Circumference

Background: Hypertension is a highly prevalent health problem which incidence is greatest among the elderly. Hypertension may increase creatinine level and leads to other health problems like diabetes mellitus, kidney damage, and cardiovascular disease. Wrist circumference is a simple anthropometric measurement that can be used to identify hypertension and increasing level of serum creatinine.Objectives: To analyze the correlation of wrist circumference with blood pressure and creatinine level among the elderly.Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with a purposive sampling method. Subjects of this study were 84 women aged 60 years old or above at Unit Rehabilitasi Sosial Pucang Gading Semarang. The independent variable of this study was wrist circumference, and the dependent variables were systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and creatinine level. The result was analyzed using the Spearman-rho test.Results: The participants of this research were 49% women aged 60-65 years old, with an average age was 65.5 years old. The prevalence of hypertension was 61.9%. Most hypertension incidence in this research was caused by high systolic blood pressure (50%), and the rest was caused by high diastolic blood pressure (3.9%) and both (46.1%). The level of creatinine was normal with an average level was 0.75 mg/dL. There was no correlation of wrist circumference with systolic blood pressure systolic (r=0.15; p=0.19), diastolic blood pressure (r=0.1; p=0.38), and creatinine serum (r=0.18; p=0.09) among elderly.Conclusions: There was no correlation of wrist circumference with blood pressure and creatinine level among the elderly.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ASUPAN ASAM LEMAK OMEGA-3 DAN OMEGA-6 DENGAN TEKANAN DARAH WANITA USIA 30 – 50 TAHUN

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 313
Author(s):  
Mega Lucyta Sari ◽  
Enny Probosari ◽  
Hartanti Sandi Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Omega 6

Background: Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Decreased intake of omega-3 and increased intake of omega-6 can increase the risk of hypertension. Hypertension cases in Indonesia are highest in women especially aged 30 - 50 years. This study aimed to determine correlation of omega-3 and omega-6 intake with blood pressure in women aged 30-50 years.Method : This was an observational research with cross-sectional study design. Fifty four subjects were selecting using consecutive sampling. Intakes were assessed by food recall 2x24 hours. Blood pressure levels were measured by Sphygmomanometer. Data were analyzed by Chi Square and Fisher Exact.Result : Systolic and diastolic blood pressure mean were 115.92 ± 14.5 mmHg and 75 ± 7.45 mmHg, while omega-3 and omega-6 mean were of 3. 1.03 ± 0.52 g and 14.17 ± 5 , 8 g. More than one third of the subjects (37.9%) with pre-hypertension/hypertension had omega-3 intake less than 1.1 g and 52.7% of them had omega-6 intake less than 12 g.There was correlation of omega-6 intake with systolic blood pressure (p <0.05) but there were no correlation between omega-3 intake with systolic blood pressure, omega-3 and omega-6 intake with diastolic blood pressure (p >0,05). Conclusion: There was correlation of omega-6 intake with systolic blood pressure, there were no correlation between omega-3 intake with systolic blood pressure, omega-3 and omega-6 intake with diastolic blood pressure

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ASUPAN PROTEIN, LEMAK, KALIUM DAN MAGNESIUM DENGAN TEKANAN DARAH SISTOLIK DAN DIASTOLIK LANJUT USIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Aria Menad M ◽  
Aryu Candra Kusumastuti
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Magnesium Intake ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Spearman Test

Background : Hypertension is one of the degenerative diseases that has high prevalence an increase. One of the factors that influence blood pressure in hypertensive patients is protein, fat, potassium, and magnesium intake. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of protein, fat, potassium, and magnesium intake with blood pressure in elderly.Design : This cross-sectional study was conducted among 42 subjects (aged 60-80 years) of PWRI (Persatuan Wredatama Republik Indonesia) members rating South Semarang, Semarang. Food recall method was used to measure the intake of protein, fat, potassium and magnesium intake. Blood pressure was measured with a mercury sphygmomanometer. Rank- Spearman test was used on bivariate analysis. Results : On the results of this study as many as 83.3% of subjects hypertention. Protein intake (52.4% of subjects), fat intake (100% of subject) potassium intake (54.8%) and magnesium (95.2% of subjects) are lower than needs. Bivariate analysis shows that there were no correlation between protein, fat, potassium, and magnesium intake and systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion : In there were correlation between protein, fat, potassium, and magnesium intake and systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. 

scholarly journals Controle da Pressão Arterial em Pacientes Idosos de um Ambulatório de Atenção Primária à Saúde

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Renato Carvalho Alonso Rays ◽  
Honório Sampaio Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetes Type Ii ◽  
Hypertensive Therapy ◽  
Elderly Control

Resumo: Hipertensão Arterial é definida como elevação da pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica acima de 140/90mmHg, respectivamente. Estima-se que mais de 50% dos pacientes acima de 60 anos tenham hipertensão, o que deixa essa população sob risco aumentado de doenças em órgãos alvo como coração, rins e cérebro, aumentando também a morbimortalidade desta população. Diversos estudos comprovam que a terapia anti-hipertensiva reduz o risco e a morbimortalidade cardiovascular, cerebral e renal. No presente trabalho foi realizado um estudo transversal, observacional, prospectivo, onde foram avaliadas as medidas da pressão arterial de 24 pacientes idosos do grupo de 70 pacientes hipertensos do ambulatório do Programa Saúde da Família da cidade de Mata, interior do RS. Foi utilizada estatística descritiva e distribuição por freqüência, além do teste “t” de Student para comparação de médias, com nível de significância de 5% para análise dos dados. A pressão sistólica variou entre 120 e 180mmHg, a diastólica entre 60 e 100mmHg. Em 17 (70,83%) dos pacientes não houve associação da hipertensão com outra doença crônica, em quatro (16,22%) havia associado diabete melito tipo II e três (12,50%) tinham dislipidemia. Predominou o sexo feminino em 75% (18) dos pacientes estudados. A pressão sistólica estava acima de 140mmHg em 10 (41,67%) dos pacientes entre os quais havia quatro (16,67%) com a diastólica acima de 90mmHg. Dois quintos dos idosos, mesmo sob tratamento ambulatorial, não apresentava controle da hipertensão arterial adequado. Palavras-chave: Hipertensão. Idoso. Controle. Abstract: Hypertension is defined as an elevation of systolic and diastolic blood pressure above 140/90mmHg. More than 50% of patients over 60 years have hypertension, which increases the risk of cerebrovascular, kidney and heart diseases in this population. The anti-hypertensive therapy reduces risks according several studies. This cross sectional hypertension study of the elderly patients over 60 years old analyzed blood pressure in two opportunities separated by two days. Twenty-four patients had the blood pressure measured among 70 patients. Results: the systolic blood pressure were between 120-190mmHg, the diastolic blood pressure between 60-100mmHg. Eighteen (75%) were women, 17 (70.83%) does not have other chronic diseases, four (16.22%) had diabetes type II, three (12.50%) were dislipidemic. In ten (41.67%) patients the systolic blood pressure was over 140mmHg and four (16.67%) had the diastolic blood pressure over 90mmHg. The hypertension was uncontrolled in two fifty of elderly patients. Keywords: Hypertension. Elderly. Control.

scholarly journals Blood Pressure Parameters Among Smokers and Smokeless Tobacco Users in a Tertiary Level Hospital

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-31
Author(s):  
N Habib ◽  
M Rashid ◽  
USN Begum ◽  
N Ahter ◽  
D Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

This cross-sectional study was carried out to assess blood pressure parameters among adult male smokers and smokeless tobacco users. For this purpose, 105 male respondents were selected. They were divided into two groups; Group A-consisting of 30 were smokeless tobacco users and group B consisting of 75 smoker patients The participants were selected from medicine outdoor of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. In this study, the mean (±SD) of systolic blood pressure were 154.50±26.793 mm of Hg in Group A and 151.67±19.248 mm of Hg in group B respectively. Statistical analysis was done by unpaired‘t’ test, there were no statistical significant differences (P>0.05) of systolic blood pressure between Group A and Group B. The mean (±SD) of diastolic blood pressure were 96.67±10.933 mm of Hg in Group A and 86.47±14.745 mm of Hg in group B respectively. The mean (± SD) of diastolic blood pressure were significantly higher (P<0.05) in Group A than Group B. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v25i1.16066 Medicine Today 2013 Vol.25(1): 28-31

scholarly journals Gambaran Perubahan Tekanan Darah Pasca Olahraga Futsal pada Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akdri Andi ◽  
Afriwardi Afriwardi ◽  
Detty Iryani
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cardiovascular Disorders ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Initial Blood ◽  
Initial Blood Pressure

AbstrakPada olahraga tertentu seperti futsal,  tekanan darah dapat naik menjadi 150-200 mmHg. Sebuah penelitian menyatakan  60 kematian mendadak pasca olahraga, 58 diantaranya disebabkan oleh kelainan kardiovaskuler. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran perubahan tekanan darah pasca olahraga futsal pada mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif observasional dengan menggunakan desain cross-sectional study. Subjek yang digunakan adalah 30 orang mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eklusi pada April 2014. Olahraga futsal dilakukan 30 menit lalu dilakukan pengukuran tekanan darah sesaat, 15, 30 dan 60 menit dengan menggunakan sphygmomanometer air raksa dan stetoskop. Hasil penelitian didapatkan peningkatan tekanan darah sistolik sesaat setelah olahraga futsal pada semua sampel dengan peningkatan sebesar 20 mmHg pada 18 orang (60%) dan 25 orang (83,8%) tidak mengalami perubahan tekanan darah diastolik. Pada 15 menit setelah olahraga futsal, 18 orang (60%) terjadi penurunan tekanan darah sistolik sebesar 20 mmHg dan 26 orang (86,67%) tidak mengalami perubahan tekanan darah diastolik. Pada 30 menit setelah olahraga, 4 orang (13,3%) mengalami penurunan tekanan darah sistolik. Satu jam setelah olahraga, semua subjek telah mencapai tekanan darah awal.Kata kuncl: tekanan darah, olahraga futsal sesaat, 15 menit, 30 menit, satu jam AbstractIn certain exercise such as futsal, blood pressure can raise around 150-200 mmHg. A study has identified 60 sudden deaths after sports and 58 were caused by cardiovascular disorders. The objective of this study was to describe changes in blood pressure after futsal exercise in students of Medical Faculty of Andalas University. The design is descriptive observational using a cross-sectional study. The 30 subjects were taken base on inclusion and exclusion criteria. This study was conducted on April 2014. Subject played futsal for 30 minutes, then the blood pressure was measured right after doing futsal then 15, 30 and 60 minutes later with a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. This study found an increase in systolic blood pressure shortly after  futsal in all subjects with an increase of 20 mmHg in 18 people (60%) and 25 people (83.8%) had no change in diastolic blood pressure. Fifteen minutes after doing futsal, 18 people (60%) had 20 mmHg decrease in systolic blood pressure and 26 (86.67%) had no change in diastolic blood pressure. Thirty minutes after doing futsal, 4 (13.3%) experienced a decrease in systolic blood pressure and 100%  returned to the initial blood pressure. One hour after exercise, all of subjects  reached the initial blood pressure again.Keywords: blood pressure, right after doing futsal, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, one hour

scholarly journals Association of Serum Magnesium with Blood Pressure in Patients with Hypertensive Crises: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4213
Author(s):  
IfeanyiChukwu O. Onor ◽  
Lashira M. Hill ◽  
Modupe M. Famodimu ◽  
Mallory R. Coleman ◽  
Carolkim H. Huynh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Serum Magnesium ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Crises

The role of magnesium in blood pressure has been studied among hypertensive patients; however, there is a dearth of studies exploring the role of magnesium in hypertensive crises. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between serum magnesium and blood pressure in patients with hypertensive crises. This was a single-center, retrospective, chart review, cross-sectional study of patients with hypertensive crises. Patients were included if they were eighteen years of age or older, with an international classification disease ninth revision (ICD-9) code of 401.9 (hypertensive crises: emergency or urgency) and a documented magnesium level on their electronic medical record. The primary outcome of the study was the correlation between serum magnesium and blood pressure (systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure) in patients with hypertensive crises. Two hundred and ninety-three patients were included in the study. The primary outcome result showed that serum magnesium was positively correlated with systolic blood pressure (r = 0.143, p = 0.014), but not diastolic blood pressure. Conclusion: This study found a significant positive association between magnesium and systolic blood pressure, but not diastolic blood pressure, among patients with hypertensive crises. This positive association of serum magnesium with systolic blood pressure was maintained after adjusting for covariates. This study’s findings suggest a potential role of magnesium in blood pressure among patients with hypertensive crises.

scholarly journals Serum Nephrin Levels in Severe Preeclampsia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Meice Fitrina ◽  
Sofie R. Krisnadi ◽  
Hartanto Bayuaji
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Normal Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Severe Preeclampsia ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elisa Kit

Abstract Objective: To determine differences in serum nephrin levels in severe preeclampsia compared to normal pregnancy and also its correlation with systolic and diastolic blood pressure and proteinuria.Methods: This study is an analytical observational with cross sectional study. The observation group consisted of severe preeclampsia (n= 30) and normal pregnancy group as a control (n= 30). Both groups measured systolic and diastolic blood pressure, proteinuria and serum nephrin using the Human NPHN (Nephrin) ELISA Kit. Statistical test were performed with Mann-Whitney test and the Spearman’s rank test. A value of p<0.05 was considered significant. The study was conducted in the Obstetric Clinic Inward and Laboratorium Department of Clinical Pathology Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran on March–May 2019.Results: Levels of serum nephrin in the severe preeclampsia group were significantly higher than in normal pregnancies (6.4 ng/mL vs 4.2 ng/mL; p= 0.014). There is a positive weak correlation but statistically significant between serum nephrin with systolic blood pressure (r= 0.36; p= 0.02) but not significant to diastolic blood pressure (r= 0.3; p= 0.05). There is no significant correlation was found between serum nephrin levels and proteinuria (r= 0.18; p= 0.54).Conlusions:  Levels of serum nephrin in the severe preeclampsia group were significantly higher than in normal pregnancies and there is a correlation between serum nephrin with systolic blood pressure. Keywords: blood pressure, proteinuria, serum nephrin, podocyte, severe preeclampsia. Abstrak Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui perbedaan kadar nephrin serum pada preeklamsia berat dibandingkan dengan kehamilan normal dan juga hubungannya dengan tekanan darah sistolik dan diastolik serta proteinuria.Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat analitik observasional dengan pendekatan potong silang. Kelompok pengamatan terdiri dari kelompok preeklamsia berat (n= 30) dan kelompok kehamilan normal sebagai kontrol (n= 30). Pada kedua kelompok dilakukan pengukuran tekanan darah sistolik dan diastolik, proteinuria serta pengukuran kadar nephrin serum menggunakan Human NPHN (Nephrin) ELISA Kit. Uji statistik dilakukan dengan uji Mann-Whitney dan uji rank Spearman. Nilai p<0,05 dianggap bermakna. Penelitian dilakukan di ruang perawatan obstetri FKUP/RSHS dan Laboratorium Patologi Klinik FKUP/RSHS pada bulan Maret-Mei 2019.Hasil: Rerata kadar nephrin serum pada kelompok preeklamsia berat lebih tinggi secara bermakna dibandingkan kehamilan normal (6,4 ng/mL vs 4,2 ng/mL; p= 0,014). Terdapat korelasi positif dengan derajat lemah namun bermakna secara statistik antara nephrin serum dengan tekanan darah sistolik (r= 0,36; p= 0,02) namun tidak signifikan terhadap tekanan darah diastolik (r= 0,3; p= 0,05). Tidak ditemukan korelasi yang bermakna antara kadar nephrin serum dengan proteinuria (r= 0,18; p= 0,54). Kesimpulan: Kadar nephrin serum pada kelompok preeklamsia berat lebih tinggi dibandingkan kehamilan normal dan terdapat korelasi antara nephrin serum dengan tekanan darah sistolik. Kata kunci: nephrin serum, podosit, preeklamsia berat, proteinuria, tekanan darah

Anthropometric indicators associated with blood pressure elevation in adults with obesity

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e50918
Author(s):  
Paulo Ricardo de Oliveira Medeiros ◽  
Giovani Firpo Del Duca ◽  
Anne Ribeiro Streb ◽  
Isabel Heberle ◽  
Larissa dos Santos Leonel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Predictive Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Blood Pressure Elevation ◽  
Anthropometric Indicators ◽  
Pressure Elevation ◽  
Level Of Significance

The aim of the study was to investigate the association between different anthropometric indicators and high blood pressure in adults with obesity.This is a cross-sectional study with a non-probabilistic sample of adults with obesity. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured using automated equipment (OMRON, model 742 HEM). The anthropometric indicators used were body mass index (BMI), relative fat mass (RFM), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-stature ratio (WSR) and waist-hip ratio (WHR). The data were analyzed by crude and adjusted (sex and age) linear regression, adopting a level of significance p <0.05. Among the 63 adults with obesity evaluated (38 woman; 35.27±7.02 years; BMI: 33.46±2.89 kg m-2; RFM: 39.98±6.70; WC: 109.38±10.15 cm; WSR: 0.64±0.05; WHR: 0.93±0.01), it was observed that the increase in systolic blood pressure was directly associated with the indicators RFM (p=0.011; Cohen’s F²= 0.42), WC (p=0.003; Cohen’s F²= 0.49), WSR (p=0.010; Cohen’s F²= 0.42) e WHR (p=0.001; Cohen’s F²= 0.52), but not to BMI (p=0.100). The elevation of diastolic blood pressure was directly associated with all the anthropometric indicators analyzed: BMI (p=0.040; Cohen’s F²= 0.14), RFM (p= 0.006; Cohen’s F²= 0.21), WC (p=0.002; Cohen’s F²= 0.26),WSR (p=0.004 Cohen’s F²=0.23) and WHR (p=0.012; Cohen’s F²=0.19). It was concluded blood pressure elevation was directly associated with the anthropometric indicators investigated and, among them, the WHR and the WC presented the best predictive capacity for systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure elevations, respectively

scholarly journals Leptin, blood pressure, and left ventricular mass in obese adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 346
Author(s):  
David Kaunang ◽  
Handri Widodo ◽  
Vivekenanda Pateda
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Left Ventricular Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Lower Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Ventricular Mass

Background Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulationof body fat and has become a major health problem in industrializedsocieties especially with regards to heart disease. Adipose tissuederived hormone (leptin) can cause obesity. Leptin acts to reducefood consumption and enhance energy expenditure.Objective To assess for a relationship between leptin, bloodpressure, and left ventricular mass in obese adolescents.Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted fromNovember 2011 to April 2012 in Prof. Dr. RD. Kandou Hospital.This study included obese and healthy adolescents aged 13-18years who attended school in Tuminting District ofManado. Eachsubject underwent measurements of body mass index (BMI), booldpressure, and plasma leptin level. Correlation regression test wasused for data analysis. Results were considered to be statisticallysignificant if P values < 0.05.Results There was a significant relationship between leptin andleft ventricular mass (r=-0.467; P=0.006), as well as leptin andsystolic blood pressure (r=-0.366; P=0.028), but not betweenleptin and diastolic blood pressure (r=-0.261; P=0.09). We alsofound significant relationships between systolic blood pressure andleft ventricular mass (r=0.724; P<0.001), and between diastolicblood pressure and left ventricular mass ( r=0.615; P< 0.001) inobese adolescents.Conclusion Higher leptin levels are associated with lower leftventricular mass and lower systolic blood pressure, but are notassociated with diastolic blood pressure.

What Physical Fitness Component Is Most Closely Associated With Adolescents' Blood Pressure?

2017 ◽  
Vol 124 (6) ◽  
pp. 1107-1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heloyse E. G. Nunes ◽  
Carlos A. S. Alves ◽  
Eliane C. A. Gonçalves ◽  
Diego A. S. Silva
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Digital Pressure

This study aimed to determine which of four selected physical fitness variables, would be most associated with blood pressure changes (systolic and diastolic) in a large sample of adolescents. This was a descriptive and cross-sectional, epidemiological study of 1,117 adolescents aged 14–19 years from southern Brazil. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured by a digital pressure device, and the selected physical fitness variables were body composition (body mass index), flexibility (sit-and-reach test), muscle strength/resistance (manual dynamometer), and aerobic fitness (Modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test). Simple and multiple linear regression analyses revealed that aerobic fitness and muscle strength/resistance best explained variations in systolic blood pressure for boys (17.3% and 7.4% of variance) and girls (7.4% of variance). Aerobic fitness, body composition, and muscle strength/resistance are all important indicators of blood pressure control, but aerobic fitness was a stronger predictor of systolic blood pressure in boys and of diastolic blood pressure in both sexes.

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