Key result
Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was a significant predictor of altered blood pressure in adolescents (OR 2.0; p=0.001).
Why the study?
Is insulin resistance correlated with anthropometric measures and blood pressure in adolescents?
Population
162 adolescent students, mean age 14.9 ± 1.62 years, 61% boys, including 127 with altered blood pressure and…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Observed correlations in adolescents should not change practice; leaves open longitudinal studies for causality.
Cross-Sectional (n=162)
Is insulin resistance correlated with anthropometric measures and blood pressure in adolescents?
Odds Ratio: 2
p-value: p=0.001
Insulin resistance is significantly associated with altered blood pressure in adolescents, highlighting the need for early primary prevention strategies.
Morais et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in Altered blood pressure (n=162). Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was evaluated on Altered blood pressure (OR 2.0, p=0.001). Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was a significant predictor of altered blood pressure in adolescents (OR 2.0; p=0.001).
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