Key result
Obesity significantly increased the risk of elevated blood pressure in Indonesian school children, with obese boys having 8.82 times the odds and obese girls having 3.44 times the odds compared to normoweight peers.
Why the study?
Prevalence of elevated blood pressure varies between countries and is linked to increased body weight, prompting investigation of elevated blood pressure and its relationship with bodyweight and anthropometrics in Indonesian children.
Are increased bodyweight and anthropometric measurements associated with elevated blood pressure in Indonesian school children?
Population
1010 elementary students aged 8 – 12 years in Indonesia
Comparison
Bodyweight and anthropometric measures
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Supports targeted BP screening in overweight Indonesian children; leaves open causal confirmation and longitudinal validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,010)
Yes
Are increased bodyweight and anthropometric measurements associated with elevated blood pressure in Indonesian school children?
Odds Ratio: 8.82 (95% CI 5.1–15.38)
p-value: p=<0.001
Elevated blood pressure is highly prevalent among Indonesian school children and strongly correlates with overweight and obesity, highlighting the need for early cardiovascular risk screening.
Prastowo et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Elevated blood pressure (n=1,010). Obesity vs. Normoweight was evaluated on Elevated blood pressure (EBP) in boys (OR 8.82, 95% CI 5.10-15.38, p=<0.001). Obesity significantly increased the risk of elevated blood pressure in Indonesian school children, with obese boys having 8.82 times the odds and obese girls having 3.44 times the odds compared to normoweight peers.
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