Key result
Eating late-night snacks 6-7 days per week was associated with a higher risk of hypertension (OR 2.093) compared to ≤2 days per week.
Why the study?
The study aimed to investigate the relationship between eating habits and blood pressure levels in college students to inform hypertension prevention and control.
Does frequent late-night snacking increase the risk of hypertension in college students?
Cross-Sectional (n=3,324)
No
Does frequent late-night snacking increase the risk of hypertension in college students?
Frequent late-night snacking and certain taste preferences are significantly associated with higher blood pressure levels in college students, suggesting that early dietary interventions may help mitigate hypertension risk.
Hypothesis-generating in college students; should not change practice pending prospective confirmation of snacking timing effects.
BACKGROUNDS: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between eating habits and blood pressure levels in college students in order to provide more insights into the prevention and control of hypertension. METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to first-year college students. The demographic characteristics, eating behaviors, smoking and drinking status, and physical activity of 3,324 eligible respondents were analyzed. Multivariate logistics regression model was used to analyze the association of eating behaviors with blood pressure levels. RESULTS: The study participants had a mean (SD) age of 18.51 (1.00) years. The mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) levels were 114.08 and 70.92 mmHg, respectively. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 7.2%; and the prevalence among males and females was 12.9% and 3.2%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression results confirmed that students' taste preference, desserts, and late-night snacks were associated with hypertension. Students who ate spicy food had a lower risk of high blood pressure (OR =0.642, P=0.028); as was having dessert 3-6 times a week (OR =0.702, P=0.037), while those who ate late-night snacks on 6-7 days of the week had a higher risk for hypertension (OR =2.093, P=0.013). CONCLUSIONS: More targeted interventions should be taken to improve students' eating habits and control their blood pressure.
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Chen et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=3,324). Late-night snacking 6-7 days/week vs. Late-night snacking ≤2 days/week was evaluated on Hypertension (OR 2.093, 95% CI 1.165-3.760, p=0.013). Eating late-night snacks 6-7 days per week was associated with a higher risk of hypertension (OR 2.093) compared to ≤2 days per week.
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