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 EFFECTS OF CONCURRENT TRAINING ON MORPHOFUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS AND BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSIVE WOMEN

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Renata Emilia Marques Aguiar ◽  
Cauê Vazquez La Scala Teixeira ◽  
Heverton Paulino ◽  
José Rodrigo Pauli ◽  
Alessandra Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Diastolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Concurrent Training ◽  
Functional Fitness

Aerobic and resistance exercise have been prescript to prevention and non pharmacological treatment of hypertension. However, there is a lack of studies investigating the effects of concurrent training in hypertensive women. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of concurrent training program on rest blood pressure, biochemical variables (blood glucose and total cholesterol) , anthropometric (body mass index and waist circumference) and functional fitness in hypertensive women. Eighteen hypertensive postmenopausal and untrained women (59±12 years old) started in the intervention, but only ten subjects finished. The voluntaries were enrolled in concurrent training, 60 min/day, 3 times a week, during 6 months. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol, body mass index, waist circumference and functional fitness (AAPHERD) were measured pre and post experimental period. Data were analyzed using the Student’s t test with significance level set at 5% (P?0.05) and Cohen's Effect Size (ES). The results showed significant improvement in systolic and diastolic blood pressure at rest. The other variables did not show significantly changes, but the ES was medium and large for several variables (body mass index, blood glucose, total cholesterol, agility, coordination, aerobic fitness, strength endurance and general functional fitness index). In conclusion, this study confirms that 6 month of concurrent training program improved systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive women. In addition, the protocol suggests an improvement in anthropometric, biochemical and functional variables related to health.

Effects of age and body mass index on blood pressure and blood glucose in three rural agrarian communities in Enugu State

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
PaschalO Njoku ◽  
BasdenJ Onwubere ◽  
NkeirukaC Mbadiwe ◽  
EmmanuelC Ejim ◽  
BenedictC Anisiuba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Agrarian Communities ◽  
Enugu State

scholarly journals Associations of blood glucose levels with some diabetes risk factors (body mass index, blood pressure and total body fat) in inhabitants of Ho Municipality, Ghana: A cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21` (01) ◽  
pp. 17365-17378
Author(s):  
Nii Korley Kortei ◽  
◽  
A Koryo-Dabrah ◽  
SK Angmorterh ◽  
D Adedia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Total Body Fat ◽  
Total Body

One complex metabolic disorder that can unenviably affect the normal human physiology is diabetes mellitus(DM). It is indeed one of the commonest non-communicable diseases that has heightened to an epidemic level worldwide. For diseases like DM, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, type II DM, and other chronic diseases, body mass index (BMI) is identified as a positive and independent risk factor associated with morbidity and mortality. The objective of the study was to determine the relationships between BMI,blood pressure, and total body fat among inhabitants of peri-urban Ho, Ghana. Across-sectional survey was carried out between May and June,2018,among 132 inhabitants of Ho to determine the prevalence and associations among DM risk factors.The participants were selected by systematic random sampling. Standardized international protocols were used to measure BMI, blood pressure, blood glucose, and total body fat. Out of 132 respondents, majority 96 (72.7%) were female and the most common age group was 54-60 (31.1%). From the BMI classifications, 65 (49.2%) people were of normal weight while 6 (4.5%) were underweight. Total body fat (%) and blood pressure, likewise total body fat and BMI recorded significant associations of values (0.299, p<0.001-systolic; 0.298, p=0.001-diastolic), and 0.585(p<0.001),respectively. On the contrary, there were insignificant associations found between blood glucose and diastolic blood pressure and also blood glucose and systolic blood pressure(0.100, p=0.253)and (0.057. p=0.514),respectively using the Spearman’s correlation analysis. Lastly,the test of association of socio-demographics and anthropometrics revealed there was a significant (p<0.001)correlation between total body fat and BMI using Pearson’s correlation analysis. BMI is closely related to total body fat and blood pressure;hence,education on lifestyle modification needs to be intensified to create awareness among the inhabitants of Ho municipality of Ghana.It is imperative to educate Ghanaians and beyond about the risk factor associations that predispose an individual to DM.

scholarly journals Factors associated with serum lipids of adolescents from the Brazilian South

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmem Cristina Beck ◽  
Adair da Silva Lopes ◽  
José Cazuza de Farias Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
High Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Serum Lipids ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Independent Variables

OBJECTIVE: This study analyzes factors associated with serum lipids in adolescents from southern Brazil. METHODS: This is a school-based cross-sectional study with a probabilistic sample composed of 660 adolescents aged 14 to 19 years from the city of Três de Maio, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The following independent variables were analyzed: body mass index; waist-to-height ratio; moderate to vigorous level of physical activity; sedentary behaviour; lipid, total saturated fatty acid, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber intakes; smoking; and alcohol abuse. Linear regression analysis tested the association between the independent variables and total cholesterol and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol. RESULTS: Body mass index was directly associated with total cholesterol (β=0.96, p=0.001) and reversely associated with high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (β=-0.45, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: High body mass index may have a negative impact on the lipid profile of adolescents. Thus, monitoring nutritional status is important to prevent and control dyslipidemia in adolescents. We suggest multidisciplinary and intersectoral actions that encourage teenagers to acquire a healthy lifestyle, with emphasis on the adoption of an active lifestyle and balanced diet.

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.

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