Key result
Childhood obesity is linked to a ~10-fold higher hypertension risk versus normal weight.
Why the study?
Is obesity associated with higher blood pressure in primary school children?
Population
693 primary school children aged 8-12 years in two public schools in Bangkok, central Thailand.
Comparison
Obesity and abdominal obesity vs Normal weight and normotension children
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant BP screening consideration in obese Thai children; leaves open causality and intervention effects pending longitudinal data.
Cross-Sectional (n=693)
Yes
Is obesity associated with higher blood pressure in primary school children?
Effect estimate: OR 10.60 (95% CI 3.75-30.00)
Absolute Event Rate: 13.8% vs 1.6%
p-value: p=<0.001
Childhood obesity and abdominal obesity are strongly associated with pre-hypertension and hypertension in Thai school children, highlighting the need for early lifestyle interventions.
Sukhonthachit et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity and Hypertension (n=693). Obesity vs. Normal weight was evaluated on Hypertension (OR 10.60, 95% CI 3.75-30.00, p=<0.001). Childhood obesity was significantly associated with a higher risk of hypertension (OR 10.60) compared to normal weight in Thai public school children.
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