scholarly journals Obesity as a risk factor linked to high blood pressure in ecuadorian labor population

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (27) ◽  
pp. 171
Author(s):  
Ciro Gabriel Espinel Robles ◽  
Marlene Sánchez Mata ◽  
Junes Lady Robles-Amaya
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Important Relationship

Introduction Studies have shown that obesity and high blood pressure are related and constitute a public health problem due to the burden on health worldwide and Ecuador is no exception. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine obesity as a risk factor linked to high blood pressure in employees of a public institution in Ecuador. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study, with a population of 18 to 72 years of age, carried out from December 2016 to March 2017, in a local government of Guayas province. The variables studied were sociodemographic, anthropometric to determine the body mass index, measurement of blood pressure. After the informed consent, a control-card was applied. Results: Obesity contributes as a risk factor for high blood pressure with 42.7%, with a predominance in the group of 28 to 37 years of age of the population studied; and obesity grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3, represents 37.3%. People with high blood pressure corresponded to 36.4%, with dominance in the population from 18 to 57 years of age and similarly distributed in these age groups. Discussion overweight and obesity are health problems that are increasing and may present complications related to other diseases such as hypertension. Conclusions: The study concludes that there is an important relationship between obesity and high blood pressure in the research participants. Conclusions: The study concludes that there is an important percentage relationship between obesity and high blood pressure in research participants.

The effects of household income distribution on stroke prevalence and its risk factors of high blood pressure and smoking: a cross-sectional study in Saskatchewan, Canada

2016 ◽  
Vol 137 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yelena Bird ◽  
Mark Lemstra ◽  
Marla Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Income Distribution ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Statistical Adjustment ◽  
Stroke Prevalence

Background: Stroke is a major chronic disease and a common cause of adult disability and mortality. Although there are many known risk factors for stroke, lower income is not one that is often discussed. Aims: To determine the unadjusted and adjusted association of income distribution on the prevalence of stroke in Saskatchewan, Canada. Methods: Information was collected from the Canadian Community Health Survey conducted by Statistics Canada for 2000–2008. In total, 178 variables were analysed for their association with stroke. Results: Prior to statistical adjustment, stroke was seven times more common for lower income residents than higher income residents. After statistical adjustment, only four covariates were independently associated with stroke prevalence, including having high blood pressure (odds ratio (OR) = 2.62; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.12–3.24), having a household income below CAD$30,000 per year (OR = 2.49; 95% CI = 1.88–3.29), being a daily smoker (OR = 1.36; 95% CI = 1.16–1.58) and being physically inactive (OR = 1.27; 95% CI = 1.13–1.43). After statistical adjustment, there were five covariates independently associated with high blood pressure prevalence, including having a household income below CAD$30,000 per year (OR = 1.52; 95% CI = 1.41–1.63). After statistical adjustment, there were five covariates independently associated with daily smoking prevalence, including having a household income below CAD$30,000 per year (OR = 1.29; 95% CI = 1.25–1.33). Conclusions: Knowledge of disparities in the prevalence, severity, disability and mortality of stroke is critically important to medical and public health professionals. Our study found that income distribution was strongly associated with stroke, its main disease intermediary – high blood pressure – and its main risk factor – smoking. As such, income is an important variable worthy of public debate as a modifiable risk factor for stroke.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Hyperglycemia, High Blood Pressure, Overweight and Obesity Among Diabetic Adults (19 - 64 Years) in Owerri Municipality, Imo State, Nigeria (P10-067-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyril Anoshirike ◽  
Chinagorom Asinobi ◽  
Vivienne Ibeanu
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
High Prevalence

Abstract Objectives Diabetes is a chronic health problem, of public health concerned with preventable consequences, affecting people of all ages, race and ethnicity not only in Nigeria, but all over the world. Prevalence of hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, overweight and obesity among diabetic adults (19 - 64 years) in Owerri municipality, Imo state, Nigeria. Methods A cross sectional study design was employed. Three hundred (300) diabetic adults whom have been screened previously and diagnosed as diabetic were randomly selected from three hospitals in Owerri municipal council, Imo state, Nigeria and whose consent were obtained to participate in the study. Biochemical test such as fasting and random blood glucose screening, blood pressure measurement and anthropometric measurement were taken and a structured and validated questionnaire was administered to the subjects to obtain data. Data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using statistical product for service solution (SPSS) version 22. Results Result: Results show that more than half (60.7%) of the diabetic adults aged 36 to 55 years, 54.5% were male, 45.7% were females. Majority (91.7%) of the diabetic adults had hyperglycemia, 92.0% had high blood pressure, 41.5% had overweight and 27.1% were obese. Prevalence of hyperglycemia increased exponentially with increase in age of diabetic adults (X2 = 12.603; P = 0.050) and significantly (X2 = 45.975; P < 0.001) increased among overweight and obese diabetic adults. There were significant association between increased in age of adult diabetic with high prevalence of overweight and obesity (X2 = 20.564; P = 0.015) and increased in high blood pressure (X2 = 26.747; P = 0.002). Conclusions In conclusion this study shows high prevalence of hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, overweight/obesity among diabetic adults. There were significant association between increased in age (middle to older adults), overweight/obesity, hyperglycemia and high blood pressure of diabetic adults in the study area. Funding Sources Self funded by the author.

scholarly journals An Innovative Data-Driven Computational Model to Predict High Blood Pressure Based on AAA++

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.3) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satyanarayana Nimmala ◽  
Y Ramadevi ◽  
B Ashwin Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Computational Model ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
The Impact

Every tissue of human body needs energy and oxygen for its livelihood. In order to supply energy and oxygen, the heart pumps the blood around the body. When heart pushes the blood against the walls of arteries, it creates some pressure inside the arteries, called as blood pressure. If this pressure is more than the certain level we treat it as high blood pressure (HBP). Nowadays HBP is a silent killer of many across the globe. So here we proposed a new data-driven computational model to predict HBP. Blood Pressure (BP) may be elevated because of many changes such as physical and emotional. In the proposed model we have considered AAA++ (age, anger level, anxiety level, obesity (+), blood cholesterol (+)), for experimental analysis. Our model initially calculates the correlation coefficient (CC) between each risk factor and class label attribute. Then based on the impact of each risk factor value and CC, it assigns the corresponding weight to it. Then proposed model uses risk factor value and its weight to predict whether person becomes a victim of HBP or not. We have used real-time data set for experimental analysis. It consists of 1000 records, which are collected from Doctor C, a Medical Diagnostic center, Hyderabad, India. 

scholarly journals Is Ethnicity an Important Determinant of High Blood Pressure in Nepalese Population? A community-Based Cross- Sectional Study in Duwakot, Nepal

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Vaidya
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Crude Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background Hypertension is a rising public health problem in Nepal. Most of the upsurge is attributed to the behavioural and lifestyle transitions. However, the hereditary component such as ethnicity, which may also be an important determinant, has not been studied. Objective This study aims to investigate if ethnicity is a key determinant of having a high blood pressure in the Nepalese population. Methods A population-based cross sectional study was conducted in the Duwakot village of Bhaktapur District, Nepal. Systematic random sampling of the adults was done in all the nine wards. A total of 641 adults of both sexes, of age 35 years or more were included in the analysis. Results Most of the life-style related risk factors were comparable in the broad two ethnic groups- Tibeto-Burmans and Indo-Aryans. The prevalence of hypertension was 25.3% in the Tibeto-Burmans compared to the 14.0% in the Indo-Aryans. Crude odds ratio (95% CI) of being hypertensive for the Tibeto-Burmans compared to the Indo-Aryans was 2.07 (1.36-3.15) (p=0.01). After adjusting for the different factors the adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) for the same was found to be 1.78 (1.12-2.81) (p=0.014). Conclusion There is an ethnic variation in the blood pressure distribution in the Nepalese population, which might be acting independent of the different life-style factors. More elaborate studies, including longitudinal and migration studies, and probably genetic analyses, can provide a more definite answer. KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL JOURNAL  VOL.10 | NO. 1 | ISSUE 37 | JAN - MAR 2012 | 20-23DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i1.6908

scholarly journals High Blood Pressure Prevalence and Significant Correlates: A Quantitative Analysis from Coastal Karnataka, India

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chythra R. Rao ◽  
Veena G. Kamath ◽  
Avinash Shetty ◽  
Asha Kamath
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Joint National Committee ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Prevalence ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates ◽  
History Of

Hypertension is a premier risk factor for cardiovascular disease which can be recognized if sought and treated effectively. Effective management of high blood pressure is possible when the magnitude of the problem is identified. So, a cross-sectional community based survey among 1,239 respondents aged ≥30 years was designed to estimate the prevalence and the sociodemographic correlates of hypertension among adults aged ≥30 years. Data was collected by personal interviews, followed by anthropometric and blood pressure measurements. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 11.5. The prevalence of hypertension was 43.3%, with the prevalence being more among males (51.6%) as compared to females (38.9%). Of the total prevalence 23.1% (287) were known cases, and 20.2% (250) were newly detected cases. Based on the seventh report of the Joint National Committee (JNC VII) on high blood pressure, prehypertension was noted among 38.7%. Advancing age, male gender, current diabetic status, central obesity, overweight and obesity as defined by body mass index, and family history of hypertension were identified as significant correlates for hypertension by multivariate logistic regression.

scholarly journals Trends in cardiovascular disease risk factors by body mass index category among adults in England 2003-18: analysis of repeated cross-sectional national health surveys

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaun Scholes ◽  
Linda Ng Fat ◽  
Jennifer S Mindell
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Risk Factor Prevalence

Objective. Favourable trends in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors at the population level potentially mask differences within high- and low-risk groups. Data from annual, repeated cross-sectional surveys (Health Survey for England 2003-18) was used to examine trends in the prevalence of key CVD risk factors by body mass index (BMI) category among adults aged 16 years or older (n=115,860). Methods. Six risk factors were investigated: (i) current cigarette smoking; (ii) physical inactivity (<30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week); (iii) drinking above recommended daily alcohol limits; (iv) hypertension (measured blood pressure ≥140/90mmHg or use of medicine prescribed for high blood pressure); (v) total diabetes (reported diagnosed or elevated glycated haemoglobin); and (vi) raised total cholesterol (≥5mmol/L). Age-standardised risk factor prevalence was computed in each four-year time period (2003-06; 2007-10; 2011-14; 2015-18) in all adults and by BMI category (normal-weight; overweight; obesity). Change in risk factor prevalence on the absolute scale was computed as the difference between the first and last time-periods, expressed in percentage points (PP). Results. Risk factor change varied by BMI category in a number of cases. Current smoking prevalence fell more sharply for normal-weight men (-8.1 PP; 95% CI: -10.3, -5.8) versus men with obesity (-3.8 PP; 95% CI: -6.2, -1.4). Hypertension remained at a stable level among normal-weight men but decreased among men with obesity (-4.1 PP; 95% CI: -7.1, -1.0). Total diabetes remained at a stable level among normal-weight adults, but increased among adults with obesity (men: 3.5 PP; 95% CI: 1.2, 5.7; women: 3.6 PP; 95% CI: 1.8, 5.4). Raised total cholesterol decreased in all BMI groups, but fell more sharply among women with obesity (-21 PP; 95% CI: -25, -17) versus their normal-weight counterparts (-16 PP; 95% CI: -18, -14). Conclusions. Relative to adults with normal weight, greater reductions in hypertension and raised total cholesterol among adults with overweight and obesity reflect at least in part improvements in screening, treatment and control among those at highest cardiovascular risk. Higher levels of risk factor prevalence among adults with overweight and obesity, in parallel with rising diabetes, highlight the importance of national prevention efforts to combat the public health impact of excess adiposity.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Distress and Blood Pressure among Young Adults: Role of Cortisol as Mediator

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Fatein Nabeila W.O. ◽  
Azarisman S.M.S ◽  
Jamalludin A.R. ◽  
Norlelawati A.T. ◽  
Ramli M. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Serum Cortisol ◽  
Psychosocial Distress ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor of cardiovascular diseases in Malaysia. 17.3% of hypertension cases in Malaysia is attributed to adults aged 18 to 39 years. Psychosocial distress is a possible risk factor for elevated blood pressure in young adults, and cortisol could be the mediating factor. The aim of this study is to evaluate the mediating role of cortisol in hypertension and psychosocial distress in young adults. Methods and materials: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in 240 young adults aged 18 to 45 years. The body mass index, waist circumference and blood pressure parameters were recorded. Serum cortisol, creatinine, fasting blood glucose and lipid profile were measured following acute mental stress test. Psychosocial distress was assessed using the DASS-21 questionnaire. Results: Mean (standard deviation) values for SBP, DBP, MAP were 126.0(16.3), 84.1(12.2) and 98.1(13.1) mmHg respectively. Anxiety was significantly associated with systolic blood pressure (β=0.644), diastolic blood pressure (β=0.454) and mean arterial pressure (β=0.516) after adjusting for sex, age and cortisol. However, it was not mediated by cortisol. Depression and stress were not found to have any effect on blood pressure of the young adults studied. Conclusion: The data suggest that there is no elevated risk for psychosocial distress and hypertension that cortisol poses in young adults.

scholarly journals Clinical Profile of Ischemic Stroke in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: Experience in a Tertiary Care Hospital

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sufia Jannat ◽  
Nirmalendu Bikash Bhowmik ◽  
Dilruba Alam
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic

Background: Stroke is the third highest cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Diabetes mellitus increases risk of ischemic stroke. Stroke in diabetic patients is different from stroke in non-diabetics in several perspectives. This cross-sectional study was carried out to observe clinical profile of ischemic stroke in Type 2 diabetic patients.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was done in the Department of Neurology, BIRDEM General Hospital from April to September, 2010. Non-probability purposive sampling was used.Results: A total number of 50 subjects were included, all were hospitalized ischemic stroke with type- 2 diabetic patient. Maximum number (36.0%) of the patients was in between 61 to 70 years age group with mean age 59.9 ±13.9 years. There was male predominance and male-female ratio was1.5: 1. Majority of the patient (50%) noticed features of stroke at morning (6 am-12.00 noon).Regarding risk factor profile, 35(70%) had uncontrolled DM, 35(70%) used to lead sedentary lifestyle, 30(60%) had history of tobacco use, 20(40%) had Obesity and 42(84%) were hypertensive. A Few cases 5 (10%) were alcoholic. Most (90%) of the patients admitted with weakness at either half of body. Some had difficulties in speech (80%), altered consciousness (24%), difficulties in swallowing (4%); rest of the patients had facial weakness (4%) and others (2%). 94.0% patient had regular pulse, 6% had irregular pulse. 80.0% had high blood pressure on admission. Mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure was 153± 5.3 mm of Hg and 97±4.4 mm of Hg respectively. 40.0% patient had abnormal fundoscopy (Diabetic and/or hypertensive retinopathy). Carotid bruit was found in 2% case but one had sign of dyslipidaemia. 76% was conscious and oriented, 24%altered conscious level, 90% had hemiplegia or hemiparesis, 72% had dysarthria, 4% had dysphasia and 16% others.Conclusion: Elderly and male people are more prone to develop ischemic stroke. Hemiparesis or hemiplegia, dysarthria is the major clinical presentation and high blood pressure is an important risk factor for ischemic stroke. Further study can be done to compare the clinical profile between diabetic and non-diabetic populations.Birdem Med J 2015; 5(2): 88-91

scholarly journals C-reactive protein and its relation to high blood pressure in overweight or obese children and adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Andreia F. Noronha ◽  
Carla Campos M. Medeiros ◽  
Anajás da Silva Cardoso ◽  
Nathalia Costa Gonzaga ◽  
Alessandra Teixeira Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Severe Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp

OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between C-reactive protein (CRP) and high blood pressure (BP) in overweight or obese children and adolescents. METHODS Cross-sectional study with 184 overweight or obese children and adolescents aged from two to 18 years old, from April, 2009 to April, 2010. The classification of nutritional status used the body mass index (BMI). Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention curve, individuals were classified as: overweight (BMI between the 85th-95th percentiles), obesity (BMI between 95th-97th percentiles) and severe obesity (BMI >97th percentile). Abnormal values were considered for systolic BP (SBP) and/or diastolic (DBP) if ≥90th percentile of the BP curve recommended for children and adolescents in the V Brazilian Guidelines on Hypertension, for waist circumference (WC) if ≥90th percentile of the curve established by the National Cholesterol Education Program, and for high sensitive CRP (hs-CRP) if >3mg/dL. To evaluate the association of inadequate values of CRP and the studied groups, chi-square test and analysis of variance were applied, using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 17.0 and adopting a significance level of 5%. RESULTS Among the evaluated sample, 66.3% were female, 63.5%, non-white, 64.1% had severe obesity, 78.3% had altered WC and 70.6% presented high BP. There was a significant association of CRP high levels with altered WC and BMI ≥97th percentile. In adolescents, high CRP was related to high SBP. CRP mean values were higher in individuals with elevated SBP. CONCLUSIONS Inadequate values of hs-CRP were associated with severe obesity and high SBP in the studied population. These markers can be used to identify children and adolescents at higher risk for developing atherosclerosis.

scholarly journals Relation of Obesity and Hypertension among Chinese Community in Melaka, Malaysia–A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-29
Author(s):  
Htay Lwin ◽  
Mila Nu Nu Htay ◽  
Htoo Htoo Kyaw Soe ◽  
Mra Aye ◽  
Adinegara Lutfi Abas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Ideal Body Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: The main cause of overweight and obesity is the imbalance between energy intake and expenditure. Obesity is the abnormal accumulation of ≥20% of body fat, over the individual's ideal body weight. Obesity is diagnosed by measuring the weight in relation to the height of an individual, thereby determining or calculating the body mass index (BMI). Methodology: This study is a cross-sectional study with the secondary data analysis of the health records of the patients who had attended the medical camps conducted in Melaka, Malaysia. All of the attendee’s body weight and height were measured. The blood pressure measurement was done according to the Clinical Practice Guidelines, Ministry of Health, Malaysia. Hypertension is defined as if the participant has systolic blood pressure (SBP) of > 140 mmHg and/ or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg or more. Some peoples were taking treatment of Hypertension. Results: The mean SBP among females was 11.64 units and mean DBP was 5.29 units lower compared to male participants. With an increase in age, SBP is expected to increase by .29 units, provided other variables remain unchanged. Regarding to BMI, every unit increase in BMI, SBP increased by 1.99 units and DBP increased by .86 units provided other variables remain unchanged. Conclusion: This study found that BMI is associated with SBP and DBP, which suggested that interventions for bodyweight management might be beneficial for the management of hypertension.

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