Key result
A one-unit increase in Body Mass Index was associated with a 12.8% higher chance of having pre-hypertension among medical students (OR 1.128).
Why the study?
Is body mass index associated with an increased prevalence of pre-hypertension among medical students?
Population
306 medical students of Agartala government medical college, India
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports BMI-pre-hypertension link in medical students; leaves open causal effects and intervention benefits.
Cross-Sectional (n=306)
No
Is body mass index associated with an increased prevalence of pre-hypertension among medical students?
Effect estimate: OR 1.128 (95% CI 1.047-1.218)
p-value: p=0.001
Pre-hypertension is highly prevalent (45%) among medical students and is significantly associated with increased BMI, highlighting the need for early preventive interventions in young adults.
Debbarma et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Pre-hypertension (n=306). Body Mass Index (BMI) was evaluated on Pre-hypertension (OR 1.128, 95% CI 1.047-1.218, p=0.001). A one-unit increase in Body Mass Index was associated with a 12.8% higher chance of having pre-hypertension among medical students (OR 1.128).
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