Why the study?
Does the combination of high BMI and abdominal obesity increase the odds of hypertension in the Indian population?
Does the combination of high BMI and abdominal obesity increase the odds of hypertension in the Indian population?
Both obesity and abdominal obesity are strongly associated with increased odds of hypertension and elevated blood pressure in the Indian population.
May inform hypertension screening in obese Indians with abdominal obesity; leaves open causality and need for prospective validation.
). Multivariable logistic regression adjusted for demographic and lifestyle factors was used to assess the link between BMI, abdominal obesity, and hypertension. Individuals with both obesity and abdominal obesity had significantly higher odds of hypertension, with males having 3.3 times (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.9-3.7) and females 2.8 times (95% CI: 2.6-2.9) odds compared to those with normal BMI and no abdominal obesity. Both genders showed increased SBP and DBP by 3.0-5.0 mm Hg when abdominal obesity was present, regardless of BMI. Indian health programs should emphasize the risks of high BMI and abdominal obesity to reduce hypertension.
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