Individuals with a BMI ≥25 kg/m2 had a higher prevalence of hypertension (52.89% vs. 29.69%) and diabetes mellitus (14.97% vs. 6.09%) compared to those with a BMI <25.
Cross-Sectional (n=886)
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This regional screening campaign highlights a high prevalence of hypertension and cardiometabolic risk factors, particularly among older, overweight, and male individuals.
Absolute Event Rate: 52.89% vs 29.69%
Objective: The study was based on a pro-health campaign of World Hypertension Day 2023, 2024, and 2025. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of hypertension and its relationship with demographic, lifestyle, and clinical factors among the residents of Bialystok, Poland and the surrounding region. Design and method: During the three-year period (2023-2025), 886 volunteer participants were examined. Data were obtained through physical measurements of blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), glycemia, echocardiograms and a survey composed of questions regarding age, gender, level of education, place of residence, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, physical activity, and the presence of cardiovascular disease or diabetes. Participants were divided into categories by age (>=65 or =130/80 or =25 or =3 times/week) was declared by 33.87%, while 24.29% reported inactivity. Among respondents aged >=65, SBP was higher (142.1 vs. 133.4 mmHg, p=25 kg/m2 had a higher prevalence of hypertension (52.89% vs. 29.69%) and diabetes mellitus (14.97% vs. 6.09%) compared to people with BMI =65), who are overweight, and have elevated blood pressure (>=130/80 mmHg), have a poorer cardiometabolic profile – higher BP, glycemia, BMI, and more frequent cases of hypertension and diabetes. In the study population, the highest risk of cardiovascular disease is among older people, overweight individuals and men, while physical activity promotes a better health profile.
Piotrowska et al. (Fri,) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=886). BMI ≥25 kg/m2 vs. BMI <25 kg/m2 was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension. Individuals with a BMI ≥25 kg/m2 had a higher prevalence of hypertension (52.89% vs. 29.69%) and diabetes mellitus (14.97% vs. 6.09%) compared to those with a BMI <25.