Key result
The cross-sectional association of BMI and systolic blood pressure decreased between 1998 and 2008-2011 in Germany, alongside a population-wide mean systolic blood pressure reduction of 5 mmHg.
Cross-Sectional (n=13,792)
Yes
Mean Difference: -5
Absolute Event Rate: 124.1% vs 129%
p-value: p=0.000
The cross-sectional association of BMI and SBP decreased between 1998 and 2008-11 in Germany, but did not disappear, partly explained by improvements in hypertension diagnosis and treatment.
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The BMI-SBP link weakened over time with lower population SBP; leaves open whether hypertension treatment gains explain the trend or if it persists.
Adler et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and Obesity (n=13,792). Body mass index (BMI) and survey year (2008-2011) vs. Survey year 1998 was evaluated on Mean systolic blood pressure (5 mmHg decrease, p=0.000). The cross-sectional association of BMI and systolic blood pressure decreased between 1998 and 2008-2011 in Germany, alongside a population-wide mean systolic blood pressure reduction of 5 mmHg.
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