Key result
Obesity was associated with a 62% lower likelihood of blood pressure control (OR 0.38; 95% CI 0.19-0.75) compared with lean/normal-weight status, despite a higher rate of treatment.
Why the study?
Does obesity reduce blood pressure control in hypertensive adults compared to lean/normal-weight individuals?
Population
2,075 adults from the French Nutrition and Health Survey, a cross-sectional national survey carried out in…
Comparison
Obesity (BMI category) vs Lean/normal-weight status
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Obesity may hinder BP control despite treatment; leaves open whether weight loss improves outcomes in prospective studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=2,075)
Yes
Does obesity reduce blood pressure control in hypertensive adults compared to lean/normal-weight individuals?
Effect estimate: OR 0.38 (95% CI 0.19-0.75)
Obese individuals have a higher prevalence of hypertension and receive more treatment, but have significantly worse blood pressure control compared to lean individuals.
Czernichow et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and Obesity (n=2,075). Obesity vs. Lean/normal-weight status was evaluated on Blood pressure control (SBP/DBP <140/90) (OR 0.38, 95% CI 0.19-0.75). Obesity was associated with a 62% lower likelihood of blood pressure control (OR 0.38; 95% CI 0.19-0.75) compared with lean/normal-weight status, despite a higher rate of treatment.
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