Key result
Regular vigorous exercise in Black adults was associated with a lower prevalence of confirmed hypertension (20% vs 42%) and lower age- and gender-adjusted blood pressure compared to nonexercisers.
Why the study?
Does regular vigorous exercise improve blood pressure in Black adults?
Population
114 Black Seventh Day Adventists
Comparison
Regular vigorous exercise vs Nonexercisers
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May associate exercise with BP in Black adults; hypothesis-generating, needs prospective confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=114)
Does regular vigorous exercise improve blood pressure in Black adults?
Absolute Event Rate: 20% vs 42%
Regular vigorous exercise is associated with significantly lower blood pressure and reduced prevalence of hypertension in Black adults, independent of anthropometric differences.
Melby et al. (1991) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension risk (n=114). Regular vigorous exercise (≥2 sessions/week, ≥20 mins each) vs. Nonexercisers (≤1 session/week) was evaluated on Confirmed hypertension. Regular vigorous exercise in Black adults was associated with a lower prevalence of confirmed hypertension (20% vs 42%) and lower age- and gender-adjusted blood pressure compared to nonexercisers.
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