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Sedentary behavior is linked to ~31% higher hypertension prevalence in Black women, but not men.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,751)
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The relation of physical activity to hypertension was examined in 1751 Black adults in Pitt County, NC. More women (65%) than men (44%) were classified as sedentary. Sedentary behavior was not associated with the prevalence of hypertension in men, but was associated with a 31% increase in prevalence for women (sedentary-26.2%; active-20.0%; P less than .01). The association in women was independent of other risk factors for hypertension.
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Ainsworth et al. (1991) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=1,751). Sedentary behavior vs. Active behavior (Physical activity) was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (31% increase, p=<0.01). Sedentary behavior was associated with a 31% increase in hypertension prevalence in Black women (26.2% vs 20.0% for active; P<0.01), but no association was observed in Black men.
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