Why the study?
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is linked to obesity, but few studies have evaluated the association between overweight alone and hypertension.
Does being overweight (BMI 25-30) increase the prevalence of systolic and diastolic hypertension in adults?
Population
1558 participants over 18 years with documented BMI and blood pressure
Comparison
Overweight (BMI 25 to 30) vs normal BMI
Design
Database cross-sectional study
Authors
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Overweight adults warrant BP screening in preventive care; supports independent HTN association but leaves causal inference open for trials.
Does being overweight (BMI 25-30) increase the prevalence of systolic and diastolic hypertension in adults?
Being overweight (BMI 25-30) is independently associated with a 2- to 3-fold increased odds of systolic and diastolic hypertension in adults.
Movahed et al. (2023) studied this question.
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