scholarly journals Vitamin D status in apparently healthy medication-free Slovaks: Association to blood pressure, body mass index, self-reported smoking status and physical activity

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (12) ◽  
pp. 702-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Sebekova ◽  
Z. Krivosikova ◽  
M. Gajdos ◽  
L Podracka
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Apparently Healthy

scholarly journals Vitamin D status, hypertension and body mass index in an urban black community in Mangaung, South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronette Lategan ◽  
Violet L. Van den Berg ◽  
Jasminka Z. Ilich ◽  
Corinna M. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Black Community ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Arterial Blood

Background: A strong relationship exists between hypertension and body weight. Research has linked both higher blood pressure and body weight with lower vitamin D status.Objective: This study assessed the vitamin D status of a low-income, urban, black community in South Africa, to examine whether serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] are associated with hypertension and body mass index (BMI).Methods: Data collected from 339 adults (25–64 years) from the Assuring Health for All in the Free State (AHA-FS) study were analysed. Variables measured include serum 25(OH)D, blood pressure, weight and height to determine BMI, and HIV status.Results: Mean 25(OH)D level was 38.4 ± 11.2 ng/mL for the group; 43.5 ± 11.8 ng/mL and 37.0 ± 10.6 ng/mL for males and females, respectively. Approximately 40% of the participants were HIV-positive and 63.4% hypertensive. Based on BMI, 11.8% were underweight, 33.0% normal weight, 23.0% overweight and 32.1% obese. HIV status showed no correlation with 25(OH)D levels when controlling for BMI. Poor inverse relationships were found between BMI and 25(OH)D (p = 0.01), and between mean arterial blood pressure and 25(OH)D (p = 0.05). When controlling for BMI, no correlation was found between 25(OH)D and the prevalence of hypertension or mean arterial blood pressure.Conclusion: Approximately 96% of participants had an adequate vitamin D status, which could be attributed to latitude, sunny conditions and expected high levels of sun exposure because of living conditions. Results confirmed a poor inverse relationship between vitamin D status and hypertension, which seems to be dependent on BMI.

The effect of VDR gene polymorphisms and vitamin D level on blood pressure, risk of preeclampsia, gestational age, and body mass index

2018 ◽  
Vol 120 (4) ◽  
pp. 6441-6448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negin Rezavand ◽  
Saba Tabarok ◽  
Ziba Rahimi ◽  
Asad Vaisi‐Raygani ◽  
Ehsan Mohammadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Gene Polymorphisms ◽  
Vdr Gene ◽  
Vdr Gene Polymorphisms ◽  
Risk Of Preeclampsia

scholarly journals Prevalence and Determinants of High Blood Pressure among Adolescents: A School based Study in Rural Area of Hooghly District, West Bengal

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 205-210
Author(s):  
Malay Kumar Das ◽  
Rabindranath Sinha ◽  
Aparajita Dasgupta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

Introduction: The World Health Organization has already warned of increasing non-communicable diseases among adolescents as a major public health problem. The importance of this age group also lies in the fact that many serious diseases in adulthood have their roots in adolescence. Method: A pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire was used in class-room setting to collect information from students regarding presence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases. The respondents were also subjected to anthropometric measurements and blood pressure examination using standard operating procedures. Results: A total of 761 students of class VI-XII participated in the study of which 61.4% were boys and rests were girls. High blood pressure among boys and girls were 19.9% and 22.1% were respectively. In Bivariate analysis age > 15 years (median) (OR= 2.11), fast food intake (>3 times/week) (OR= 1.66), Alcohol consumption (OR= 2.22), less physical activity (OR=1.54), increased body mass index (OR=2.53), significantly associated with high blood pressure. In Multivariate analysis age (AOR= 2.25), fast food intake (AOR= 1.50), Alcohol consumption (OR= 2.23), less physical activity (AOR=1.71), increased body mass index (AOR=2.42) remains significant predictor. Conclusion: Detecting the risk factors of high blood pressure prevalent in the population is of utmost importance to achieve a healthy population. Formulation and dissemination of need--based, culturally acceptable and age appropriate scientific messages for school students should be conducted more proactively. Keywords: Adolescents, Blood pressure, Risk factor, Rural school.

The Association Between Vitamin D Status and Parameters for Bone Density and Quality is Modified by Body Mass Index

2014 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Sohl ◽  
R. T. de Jongh ◽  
K. M. A. Swart ◽  
A. W. Enneman ◽  
J. P. van Wijngaarden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Bone Density ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Vitamin D Status

Subgroup analysis of the influence of body mass index on the association between serum lipids and cognitive function in Chinese population

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Li ◽  
Yongtong Cao ◽  
Cheng Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Serum Lipids ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Function Score ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cognitive Function Score

Abstract Background: Previous studies reported that the association between lipid levels and cognitive function related with gender, age and specific cognitive domains, but the influence of body mass index (BMI) on this association is limited. This triggered our interest in exploring how serum lipids relate to cognitive function in different subgroups. Methods: Data was collected from 2009 wave and 2015 wave of China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS). Multivariable linear regression analyses examined serum lipids level as predictors of sex- and age-specific measure of cognitive function in different BMI levels, which were adjusted for nationality, BMI, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), smoking status, alcohol consumption and education level. Results: Cognitive function score have different concentration curves in serum lipids quartile levels in different BMI categories. After adjustment for confounding factors, serum TG was positively associated with cognitive function score in underweight (β±SE: 2.06±0.88, P=0.023) and obese (β±SE: 1.44±0.71, P=0.045) male group, and serum HDL-C was positively associated with cognitive function score in overweight (β±SE: 1.89±0.92, P=0.041) and obese (β±SE: 5.04±1.62, P=0.002) female group. Serum TC was negatively associated with cognitive function score in overweight (β±SE: -2.55±1.26, P=0.043) mid-life adults, and serum HDL-C was positively associated with cognitive function score in overweight (β±SE: 2.15±0.94, P=0.022) and obese (β±SE: 5.33±2.07, P=0.011) older adults. Conclusion: The associations of serum lipids with cognitive function were related with BMI levels and differed between gender and age groups. This result indicated that better nutritional status has superior cognitive function performance.

Body Mass Index, Vitamin D Status, and Asthma Control Among Inner-City Children: A Feasibility Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Phuong Vo ◽  
Carlos A. Camargo ◽  
Melissa Prosper ◽  
Megan Bair-Merritt
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Vitamin D Status

scholarly journals The Single Nucleotide PolymorphismPPARG2Pro12Ala Affects Body Mass Index, Fat Mass, and Blood Pressure in Severely Obese Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula dos Santos Rodrigues ◽  
Lorena Pereira Souza Rosa ◽  
Hugo Delleon da Silva ◽  
Elisângela de Paula Silveira-Lacerda ◽  
Erika Aparecida Silveira
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Pro12ala Polymorphism ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Severely Obese

Background. ThePPARG2Pro12Ala (rs1801282) andIL6-174G >C (rs1800795) have important function in body weight regulation and a potential role in obesity risk. We aimed to investigate the association betweenPPARG2Pro12Ala andIL6-174G >C variants and the genotypes interaction with body composition, metabolic markers, food consumption, and physical activity in severely obese patients.Methods. 150 severely obese patients (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2) from Central Brazil were recruited. Body composition, metabolic parameters, physical activity, and dietary intake were measured. The genotype was determined by the qPCR TaqMan Assays System. Multiple linear regression and multiple logistic regression models were fitted adjusting for confounders.Results. Ala carriers of the Pro12Ala polymorphism had higher adiposity measures (BMI:p=0.031, and fat mass:p=0.049) and systolic blood pressure (p=0.026) compared to Pro homozygotes. We found no important associations between the -174G >C polymorphism and obesity phenotypes. When genotypes were combined, individuals with genotypes ProAla + AlaAla and GC + CC presented higher BMI (p=0.029) and higher polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) consumption (p=0.045) compared to the ones with genotypes ProPro and GG, and individuals carriers of thePPARG2Ala allele only (genotype ProAla + AlaAla and GG) had higher fat mass and systolic and diastolic blood pressure compared to the ones with genotypes ProPro and GG.Conclusions. Severely obese individuals carrying the Ala allele of thePPARG2Pro12Ala polymorphism had higher measures of adiposity and blood pressure, while no important associations were found for theIL6-174G >C polymorphism.

scholarly journals Age, Gender and Season Are Good Predictors of Vitamin D Status Independent of Body Mass Index in Office Workers in a Subtropical Region

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Kai Wang ◽  
Kuo-Chuan Hung ◽  
Yao-Tsung Lin ◽  
Ying-Jen Chang ◽  
Zhi-Fu Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Vitamin D Status ◽  
Total Calcium ◽  
Subtropical Region ◽  
Tertiary Referral Center ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D

This study aimed at determining the prevalence and predictors of hypovitaminosis D (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D < 30 ng/mL) among office workers in a subtropical region from an electronic hospital database. Totally, 2880 office workers aged 26–65 years who received health examinations with vitamin D status and total calcium concentrations at a tertiary referral center were retrospectively reviewed. Subjects were divided into groups according to genders, age (i.e., 26–35, 36–45, 46–55, 56–65), body-mass index (BMI) (i.e., obese BMI ≥ 30, overweight 25 ≤ BMI < 30, normal 20 ≤ BMI < 25, and underweight BMI < 20) and seasons (spring/winter vs. summer/autumn) for identifying the predictors of hypovitaminosis D. Corrected total calcium level <8.4 mg/dL is considered as hypocalcemia. Multivariate logistic regression demonstrated that females (AOR 2.33, (95% CI: 1.75, 3.09)), younger age (4.32 (2.98, 6.24), 2.82 (1.93, 4.12), 1.50 (1.03, 2.17)), and season (winter/spring) (1.55 (1.08, 2.22)) were predictors of hypovitaminosis D, whereas BMI was not in this study. Despite higher incidence of hypocalcemia in office workers with hypovitaminosis D (p < 0.001), there was no association between vitamin D status and corrected total calcium levels. A high prevalence (61.9%) of hypovitaminosis D among office workers in a subtropical region was found, highlighting the importance of this occupational health issue.

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