The Association between Risk Factors and Blood Pressure in the Textile Industry Workers

AbstractNoise exposure is often found in the industrial environment that exposed workers at risk for increasing blood pressure. This study aimed at investigating the association between noise level, duration of noise exposure, age, use of earplugs, and body mass index with blood pressure on textile industry workers. An observational study with the cross-sectional design conducted during August to October 2016. The study population was 180 textile industry workers in Surakarta selected by consecutive sampling method. Statistical analysis used was multiple logistic regression. Results showed that variables associated with systolic blood pressure were the use of earplugs (OR=12.7), noise level (OR=7.2), body mass index (OR=5.3), age (OR=4.4) and duration of noise exposure (OR=3.5). Variables associated with diastolic blood pressure were the use of earplugs (OR=6.9), age (OR=6.6), noise level (OR=6.1), body mass index (OR=4.4), and duration of noise exposure (OR=3.1). In clonclusion, the risk factors for blood pressure increased among industrial workers are the use of earplug, noise level, body mass index, age and duration of noise exposure.AbstrakPaparan kebisingan yang mengekspos pekerja sering ditemukan di lingkungan industri sehingga berisiko terjadi peningkatan tekanan darah. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan tingkat kebisingan, durasi paparan kebisingan, usia, penggunaan sumbat telinga, dan indeks massa tubuh dengan tekanan darah pada pekerja industri tekstil. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis observasional dengan desain cross-sectional yang dilakukan pada bulan Agustus–Oktober 2016. Populasi penelitian adalah pekerja industri tekstil di Surakarta. Terpilih 180 orang pekerja dengan menggunakan metode sampling konsekutif. Analisis statistik yang digunakan adalah regresi logistik berganda. Variabel yang berhubungan dengan tekanan darah sistole adalah penggunaan sumbat telinga (OR=12,7), tingkat kebisingan (OR=7,2), indeks massa tubuh (OR=5,3), usia (OR=4,4), dan durasi paparan kebisingan (OR=3,5). Variabel yang terkait dengan tekanan darah diastole adalah penggunaan sumbat telinga (OR=6,9), usia (OR=6,6), tingkat kebisingan (OR=6,1), indeks massa tubuh (OR=4,4), dan durasi paparan kebisingan (OR=3,1). Simpulan, faktor risiko peningkatan tekanan darah di kalangan pekerja industri tekstil adalah penggunaan sumbat telinga, tingkat kebisingan, indeks massa tubuh, usia dan durasi paparan kebisingan.

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Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Associations between Body Mass Index and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adolescents in a Country of the African Region

International Journal of Endocrinology ◽

10.1155/2013/801832 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Tanica Lyngdoh ◽

Bharathi Viswanathan ◽

Edwin van Wijngaarden ◽

Gary J. Myers ◽

Pascal Bovet

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Young Adults ◽

Body Mass ◽

Weight Status ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional

We assessed the association between several cardiometabolic risk factors (CRFs) (blood pressure, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid, and glucose) in 390 young adults aged 19-20 years in Seychelles (Indian Ocean, Africa) and body mass index (BMI) measured either at the same time (cross-sectional analysis) or at the age of 12–15 years (longitudinal analysis). BMI tracked markedly between age of 12–15 and age of 19-20. BMI was strongly associated with all considered CRFs in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses, with some exceptions. Comparing overweight participants with those having a BMI below the age-specific median, the odds ratios for high blood pressure were 5.4/4.7 (male/female) cross-sectionally and 2.5/3.9 longitudinally (P<0.05). Significant associations were also found for most other CRFs, with some exceptions. In linear regression analysis including both BMI at age of 12–15 and BMI at age of 19-20, only BMI at age of 19-20 remained significantly associated with most CRFs. We conclude that CRFs are predicted strongly by either current or past BMI levels in adolescents and young adults in this population. The observation that only current BMI remained associated with CRFs when including past and current levels together suggests that weight control at a later age may be effective in reducing CRFs in overweight children irrespective of past weight status.

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Abstract 15047: Effects of Blood Pressure Percentile, Body Mass Index, and Race on Left Ventricular Mass in Children

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.142.suppl_3.15047 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽

Author(s):

Michelle L Udine ◽

Jonathan Kaltman ◽

Qianxi Li ◽

Jin Liu ◽

Deyu Sun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

African American ◽

Body Mass ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Left Ventricle Mass ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Populations At Risk ◽

African American Race

Introduction: Childhood hypertension, obesity, and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) are risk factors for premature cardiovascular events in adulthood, particularly among minorities. In children, race and body mass index (BMI) have been shown to be independently associated with LVH, with conflicting data on the association of systolic blood pressure (SBP) level with risk of LVH and utility of ECG in assessing LVH. This study looks at the association of SBP percentile, race, and BMI with LVH on electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram (echo) to define populations at risk. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study design utilizing a data analytics tool (Tableau) combining ECG and echo databases from 2003-2020. Customized queries identified patients ages 2-18 years old who had an outpatient ECG and echo on the same date with available SBP and body measurements. Cases with congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, or arrhythmia diagnoses were excluded. Echos with left ventricle mass (indexed to height 2.7 ) were included. The main outcome was LVH on echo defined as LV mass index greater than the 95 th percentile for age. Results: In a cohort of 13,926 patients, 6.9% of studies had LVH on echo. SBP percentile > 90% has a sensitivity of 36% and specificity of 82% for LVH on echo. LVH on ECG was a poor predictor of LVH on echo (9% sensitivity and 92% specificity). African American race (OR 1.31, 95% CI = 1.11, 1.55, p=.001), SBP percentile > 95% (OR=1.64, 95% CI = 1.37, 1.95, p <.001), and higher body mass index (OR= 7.43, 95% CI = 6.44, 8.55, p <.001) were independently associated with LVH on echo. Figure 1 shows the prevalence of LVH by African American race, obesity, and SBP. Conclusions: African American race, obesity, and hypertension are independent risk factors for LVH in children. Outpatient ECG has low utility in screening for LVH.

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STRESS, INDEKS MASSA TUBUH (IMT) DENGAN KEJADIAN HIPERTENSI PADA LANSIA DI KABUPATEN MALANG

Jurnal Kesehatan Mesencephalon ◽

10.36053/mesencephalon.v3i1.36 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Lilik Supriati

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

The Elderly ◽

The Body ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Hypertension Prevalence ◽

Physical Disorders ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Abstract : The elderly was the last human development phase causing change on all aspects of physical ,psychological , social and economic. The most problem of physical disorders in elderly was hypertension. Hypertension was condition that systole blood pressure higher than 140 mmHg relating to psychological stress .Other modification factor relating to hypertension prevalence was the body mass index .The purpose of this research knew the relation between stress and body mass index to hypertension prevalence. The method used analytic correlational with cross sectional design. Techniques sampling used purposive sampling included 81 respondents. Research instruments variable stress used quisioner modification of HARS. BMI and blood pressure was obtained through assessing directly. Statistical analysis used the correlation spearman .The result showed that stress elderly mostly in category moderate stress. Mean of score BMI is 23,53 that in nomal category ( 60,49 % ). Based on the bivariat statistic show there is significant relation between stress with hypertension ( r = 0,723 ) and there is significant correlation between BMI with hypertension ( r = 0,486 ) .The Nurse must do implementation stress management in elderly to lower the risk of a rise in blood pressure like techniques of relaxation progressive and nurse must give information to elderly to control weight to prevent increasing in BMI with the activity like doing sports and having good eating habit.Keywords : stress , body mass index , hypertension Abstrak : Lansia merupakan fase tahap tumbuh kembang terakhir manusia menyebabkan perubahan pada semua aspek fisik, psikologis, sosial dan ekonomi. Permasalahan gangguan fisik terbanyak lansia adalah hipertensi.Kejadian Hipertensi pada lansia dengan kondisi peningkatan tekanan darah sistol > 140 mmHg berkaitan dengan kondisi psikologis stress lansia. Faktor modifikasi lain yang berkaitan dengan kejadian hipertensi adalah indeks masa tubuh. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui hubungan stress dan IMT dengan kejadian hipertensi. Rancangan penelitian ini adalah analitik korelasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik sampling menggunakan purposive sampling dengan jumlah 81 responden. Instrumen penelitian variabel stress dengan menggunakan kuisioner modifikasi HARS. IMT dan tekanan darah didapatkan dengan melakukan pengukuran langsung kepada lansia. Analisis statistik menggunakan uji korelasi spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa stress lansia sebagian besar dalam kategori stress sedang (53,53%), rata-rata score IMT sebesar 23,53 dengan kategori normal (60,49%). Berdasarkan uji bivariat menunjukkan ada hubungan signifikan antara stress dengan kejadian hipertensi (r = 0,723) dan ada hubugan signifikan IMT dengan hipertensi (r = 0,486). Untuk itu perlu melakukan manajemen stress lansia untuk menurunkan resiko peningkatan tekanan darah seperti teknik relaksasi progresif serta pengontrolan berat badan lansia untuk mencegah peningkatan IMT dengan aktivitas olah raga dan pola makan yang baik.Kata kunci : stress, indeks masa tubuh, kejadian hipertensi

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Hubungan Perilaku Sedentary dengan Indeks Massa Tubuh dan Tekanan Darah serta Denyut Jantung pada Pegawai Struktural dan Administrasi RSUD Provinsi Sulawesi Utara

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.v8i1.27357 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Caesario S. J. Walukouw ◽

Christopher Lampah ◽

Joudy Gessal

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Body Mass ◽

Strong Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

North Sulawesi ◽

Administrative Employees ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Due to high technology, sedentary behavior develops worldwide. Some conse-quences that might arise due to sedentary behavior inter alia increases in body mass index, blood pressure, and heart rate. The prevalences of obesity and high blood pressure in North Sulawesi are the highest ones in Indonesia. This study was aimed to identify the relationship between sedentary behavior and body mass index (BMI), blood pressure as well as heart rate among structural and administrative employees of North Sulawesi Regional Hospital as subjects. This was an analytical and observational study with a cross sectional design. Direct observation was performed on all subjects. The results showed that there were 37 employees as subjects. There was a strong correlation between sedentary behavior and blood pressure (r=0.684); a negative and very weak correlation between sedentary behavior and BMI (r=-0.101); and a very strong correlation between sedentary behavior and heart rate (r=0.796). In conclusion, there were relationships between sedentary behavior and blood pressure as well as heart rate. Albeit, there was no relationship between sedentary behavior and body mass indexKeywords: sedentary behavior, body mass index, blood pressure, heart rate Abstrak: Dengan kemajuan teknologi maka perilaku sedentary makin meningkat di seluruh dunia. Beberapa akibat yang dapat terjadi akibat perilaku sedentary ialah meningkatnya indeks massa tubuh (IMT), tekanan darah, dan denyut jantung. Prevalensi obesitas dan tekanan darah tinggi di Sulawesi Utara ialah yang tertinggi di seluruh Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara perilaku sedentary dengan IMT, tekanan darah, serta denyut jantung pada pegawai struktural dan administrasi RSUD Provinsi Sulawesi Utara. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan pengamatan langsung terhadap subyek penelitian yaitu pegawai struktural dan administrasi RSUD Provinsi Sulawesi Utara yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan korelasi kuat antara perilaku sedentary dengan tekanan darah (r=0,684); korelasi negatif yang sangat lemah antara perilaku sedentary dengan IMT (r=-0,101); dan korelasi sangat kuat antara perilaku sedentary dengan denyut jantung (r=0,796). Simpulan penelitian ini ialah terdapat hubungan antara perilaku sedentary dengan tekanan darah dan denyut jantung tetapi tidak terdapat hubungan antara perilaku sedentary dan indeks massa tubuhKata kunci: perilaku sedentary, indeks massa tubuh, tekanan darah, denyut jantung

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Hubungan Perilaku Sedentary dengan Indeks Massa Tubuh dan Tekanan Darah serta Denyut Jantung pada Pegawai Struktural dan Administrasi RSUD Provinsi Sulawesi Utara

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.8.1.2020.27357 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Caesario S. J. Walukouw ◽

Christopher Lampah ◽

Joudy Gessal

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Body Mass ◽

Strong Correlation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

North Sulawesi ◽

Administrative Employees ◽

Cross Sectional Design

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Indoor nocturnal noise is associated with body mass index and blood pressure: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10845-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Sha Li ◽

Daniel Yee Tak Fong ◽

Janet Yuen Ha Wong ◽

Bradley McPherson ◽

Esther Yuet Ying Lau ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Noise Exposure ◽

Residential Buildings ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Patient Health

Abstract Background Studies have demonstrated that noise is associated with various health problems, such as obesity and hypertension. Although the evidence of the associations of noise with obesity and hypertension is inconsistent, there seems to be a stronger association of the latter. This study aimed to investigate the associations of noise with body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure in adults living in multi-story residential buildings. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Hong Kong from February 2018 to September 2019. The Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, ENRICHD Social Support Instrument, Patient Health Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were administered to the participants. BMI and blood pressure were assessed. Nocturnal noise exposure and total sleep duration were measured for a week. Results Five hundred adults (66.4% female), with an average age of 39 years (range: 18–80), completed the study. The average levels of nocturnal noise, BMI, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were 51.3 dBA, 22.2 kg/m2, 116.0 mmHg, and 75.4 mmHg, respectively. After adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, nocturnal noise was associated with BMI (b = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.01 to 1.06, p = 0.045) and SBP (b = 2.90, 95% CI: 1.12 to 4.68, p = 0.001). No association was detected between nocturnal noise and DBP (b = 0.79, 95% CI: − 0.56 to 2.13, p = 0.253). Specifically, higher nocturnal noise was associated with higher BMI (b = 0.72, 95% CI: 0.07 to 1.38, p = 0.031) and SBP (b = 3.91, 95% CI: 2.51 to 5.31, p < 0.001) in females but only higher SBP (b = 3.13, 95% CI: 1.35 to 4.92, p < 0.001) in males. The association between noise and SBP remained significant (b = 2.41, 95% CI: 0.62 to 4.20, p = 0.008) after additionally adjusting for lifestyle, diagnosis of hypertension, psychometric constructs, and sleep. Conclusions Indoor nocturnal noise was associated with BMI and blood pressure in females but only blood pressure in males. It is important to control nocturnal noise or use soundproofing materials in buildings to reduce noise exposure.

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KEJADIAN PENYAKIT HIPERTENSI DAN INDEKS MASSA TUBUH PADA PEREMPUAN YANG TINGGAL DI PEDESAAN DAN PERKOTAAN

Jurnal Kesehatan Kusuma Husada ◽

10.34035/jk.v10i2.388 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 127-136

Author(s):

Venti Agustina

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Rural Women ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Stage I ◽

Normal Body Mass Index ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Normal Body ◽

Stadium I

Hipertensiadalah penyebab kematian utama di Indonesia. Kematian akibat hipertensi lebih banyak terjadi di perkotaan dibandingkan di desa. Tingginya kejadian hipertensi dipengaruhi oleh faktor yang dapat dikontrol (obesitas,berat badan lebih, konsumsi garam berlebih,aktivitas fisik rendah, perokok, dan konsumsi alkohol) dan faktor yang tidak dapat dikontrol (genetik, usia, dan jenis kelamin). Penelitian bertujuan memberikan gambarandistribusi tekanan darah dan indeks massa tubuh (IMT) pendudukperempuan di kota maupun di desa.Desain penelitian adalah deskriptif kuatitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Data primer didapatkan melalui pengukuran tekanan darah, tinggi badan dan berat badan. Penelitian dilakukan di Desa Kutowinangun Kidul, Kecamatan Tingkir,Salatiga yang mewakili penduduk perempuan di perkotaan dan Desa Batur, Kecamatan Getasan, Kabupaten Semarangyang mewakili penduduk perempuan pedesaan. Adapun jumlah sampel masing-masing 66 respondendan 72responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kejadian penyakit hipertensi, resiko obese dan obese lebih didominasi oleh respondendi perkotaan dibandingkan di pedesaan dengan rentang usia di atas 46 tahun. Respondendi desa dengan indeks massa tubuh normal cenderung mengalami pre-hipertensi (8,3%) dan hipertensi stadium I (6,9%) sementararesponden dengan resiko obese dan obese cenderung mengalami hipertensi stadium I (1,4%).Respondendi kota dengan indeks massa tubuh normal cenderung mengalami pre hipertensi (6,06%), hipertensi stadium I (4,5%) dan II (7,5%). Responden dengan resiko obese cenderung mengalami hipertensi stadium I (4,5%), dan responden dengan obese I dan II cenderung mengalami pre-hipertensi (4,5%). Hypertension is the leading cause of death in Indonesia. Deaths due to hypertension are more common in urban areas than in villages. The high incidence of hypertension is influenced by factors that can be controlled (obesity, overweight, excessive salt consumption, low physical activity, smokers, and alcohol consumption) and factors that cannot be controlled (genetic, age, and sex). The study aimed to provide an overview of blood pressure distribution and body mass index (BMI) of female residents in cities and villages. The study design was descriptive quantitative with a cross sectional approach. Primary data was obtained through measurements of blood pressure, height and weight. The study was conducted in Kutowinangun Kidul Village, Tingkir Subdistrict, Salatiga representing women in urban areas and Batur Village, Getasan Subdistrict, Semarang Regency, representing rural women. The number of samples was 66 respondents and 72 respondents respectively. The results showed that the incidence of hypertension, the risk of obese and obese was more dominated by respondents in urban areas than in rural areas with ages above 46 years. Respondents in villages with normal body mass index tended to experience pre-hypertension (8.3%) and stage I hypertension (6.9%) while respondents with obese and obese risk tended to experience stage I hypertension (1.4%). Respondents in cities with normal body mass index tended to experience pre-hypertension (6.06%), stage I hypertension (4.5%) and II (7.5%). Respondents with obese risk tended to experience stage I hypertension (4.5%), and respondents with obese I and II tended to experience pre-hypertension (4.5%).

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High-intensity activity is more strongly associated with metabolic health in children compared to sedentary time: a cross-sectional study of the I.Family cohort

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity ◽

10.1186/s12966-021-01156-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jonatan Fridolfsson ◽

Christoph Buck ◽

Monica Hunsberger ◽

Joanna Baran ◽

Fabio Lauria ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Insulin Resistance ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

High Density Lipoprotein ◽

High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Intensity Physical Activity

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) during childhood is important for preventing future metabolic syndrome (MetS). To examine the relationship between PA and MetS in more detail, accurate measures of PA are needed. Previous studies have only utilized a small part of the information available from accelerometer measured PA. This study investigated the association between measured PA and MetS in children with a new method for data processing and analyses that enable more detailed interpretation of PA intensity level. Methods The association between PA pattern and risk factors related to MetS was investigated in a cross- sectional sample of children (n = 2592, mean age 10.9 years, 49.4% male) participating in the European multicenter I. Family study. The risk factors examined include body mass index, blood pressure, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, insulin resistance and a combined risk factor score (MetS score). PA was measured by triaxial accelerometers and raw data was processed using the 10 Hz frequency extended method (FEM). The PA output was divided into an intensity spectrum and the association with MetS risk factors was analyzed by partial least squares regression. Results PA patterns differed between the European countries investigated, with Swedish children being most active and Italian children least active. Moderate intensity physical activity was associated with lower insulin resistance (R2 = 2.8%), while vigorous intensity physical activity was associated with lower body mass index (R2 = 3.6%), MetS score (R2 = 3.1%) and higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (R2 = 2.3%). PA of all intensities was associated with lower systolic- and diastolic blood pressure, although the associations were weaker than for the other risk factors (R2 = 1.5% and R2 = 1.4%). However, the multivariate analysis implies that the entire PA pattern must be considered. The main difference in PA was observed between normal weight and overweight children. Conclusions The present study suggests a greater importance of more PA corresponding to an intensity of at least brisk walking with inclusion of high-intense exercise, rather than a limited time spent sedentary, in the association to metabolic health in children. The methods of data processing and statistical analysis enabled accurate analysis and interpretation of the health benefits of high intensity PA that have not been shown previously.

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Relationship between Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure, and Visual Acuity in Residents of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Physiology Journal ◽

10.1155/2014/510460 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

I. O. Ernest-Nwoke ◽

M. O. Ozor ◽

U. Akpamu ◽

M. O. Oyakhire

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Visual Acuity ◽

Body Weight ◽

Local Government ◽

Body Mass ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Snellen Chart ◽

Edo State

Aim. To study the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) on visual acuity among apparently healthy residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Methodology. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study among 225 subjects (ages of 18–35 years) from whom BP, body weight, and height were collected. Visual acuity was measured using the Snellen chart following standard procedures of number of letters seen at 6-metre distance. The data were then analyzed using SPSS version 17. Results. The sampled population consists of 112 male and 113 female (mean age 31.72±14.2 years). Majority (180) of the respondents had normal visual acuity. However, compared with the respondents with normal BMI (R19.61±1.5; L19.67±1.70), visual acuity of underweight (R18.53±2.30; L18.53±2.70) and obese (R15.68±4.79; L17.73±1.70) were more deviated. Similarly, compared with respondent with normal BP (120–125/80–85 mmHg; R18.00±2.53; L18.07±3.11), hypotensive (R15.5±7.35; L15.00±10.20), and hypertensive (R15.01±21.25; L15.00±11.91) respondents had deviated visual acuity. Conclusion. Abnormal body weight (underweight and obese) and BP (hypotension and hypertension) have potential negative impacts on visual acuity. Based on the observed relationship between weights, BP, and visual acuity, eye examinations can be included as regular screening exercise for abnormal BMI and BP conditions.

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