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April 1, 1998Civil War Book ReviewOpen Access

The Impact of Obesity and Body Fat Distribution on Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents

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Key result

Obesity and predominantly abdominal fat mass were associated with significantly higher ambulatory and casual blood pressure in children and adolescents.

Why the study?

Does obesity and body fat distribution increase ambulatory blood pressure in children and adolescents?

Population

140 children aged 6 to 16 years (70 obese and 70 nonobese)

Comparison

Obesity and body fat distribution vs Nonobese children

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

ELEmpar LurbePediatric Cardiology

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Implication

May inform pediatric BP risk stratification; leaves open causality and needs prospective confirmation.

Key Points

  • The study assesses how obesity and body fat distribution relate to blood pressure in children and adolescents.
  • Included 70 obese and 70 nonobese children aged 6 to 16 years.
  • Measured ambulatory and casual blood pressure using a SpaceLabs 90207 monitor.
  • Analyzed the relationship between body fat metrics and blood pressure using multiple regression analysis.
  • Obese children showed significantly higher ambulatory blood pressure (p<0.001) compared to nonobese children.
  • Systolic and diastolic pressure loads were significantly greater in the obese group (p<0.01).
  • Waist-to-hip circumference ratio was independently associated with systolic blood pressure after controlling for various factors.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=140)

Structured PICO

Does obesity and body fat distribution increase ambulatory blood pressure in children and adolescents?

P
Population
140 obese and nonobese children aged 6 to 16 years assessed for ambulatory and casual blood pressure during a regular school day.
E
Exposure
Obesity and body fat distribution (waist-to-hip circumference ratio, ponderal index, skinfold thickness)
C
Comparator
Nonobese children
O
Outcome
Casual and ambulatory blood pressure (24 h, daytime, nighttime)surrogate

Obesity and predominantly abdominal fat mass are associated with higher ambulatory and casual blood pressure in children and adolescents.

Cite This Study

Empar Lurbe (1998) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=140). Obesity and body fat distribution vs. Nonobese children was evaluated on Ambulatory and casual blood pressure. Obesity and predominantly abdominal fat mass were associated with significantly higher ambulatory and casual blood pressure in children and adolescents.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a20ddd7c9150832be1808ddhttps://doi.org/10.1016/s0895-7061(97)00493-7
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