Key result
Hypertensive older adults exhibited significantly higher anthropometric measurements, including a mean BMI of 31.37 kg/m2 compared to 25.41 kg/m2 in normotensive individuals.
Why the study?
Older adults are at particular risk of high blood pressure and associated morbidity and mortality due to age-related physiological changes and altered body composition.
Do anthropometric and body composition indices predict hypertension risk among older adults?
Cross-Sectional (n=79)
Yes
Do anthropometric and body composition indices predict hypertension risk among older adults?
Higher anthropometric and obesity indices are strongly linked to hypertension in older adults.
Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
May inform risk stratification in older adults; leaves open causality and needs prospective studies.
No abstract yet. The journal hasn't published one we can show.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Moath Abu Ejheisheh (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=79). Elevated anthropometric and body composition indices (e.g., BMI, waist circumference) vs. Normotensive participants (lower indices) was evaluated on Mean Body Mass Index (BMI) in kg/m2 (p=0.001). Hypertensive older adults exhibited significantly higher anthropometric measurements, including a mean BMI of 31.37 kg/m2 compared to 25.41 kg/m2 in normotensive individuals.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: