Why the study?
Is Body Mass Index associated with the prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia?
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports targeted screening in overweight patients; confirms cross-sectional associations but leaves causality and interventions open.
Is Body Mass Index associated with the prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia?
There is a strong association between BMI and the prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia, supporting the need for screening and control in overweight and obese individuals.
Brown et al. (2000) studied this question.
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