August 9, 2016Universa MedicinaOpen Access

Obesity contributes toward hypertension in young and older adult

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Why the study?

Does obesity increase the risk of hypertension in adults aged 18 years and above?

Population

2,741,297 adults aged 18 years and above from 33 provinces in Indonesia

Comparison

General obesity and central obesity vs Normal BMI

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

JPJulianty PradonoUniversitas Malahayati SSSintawati Sintawati

Discussion

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Implication

Obesity was associated with hypertension in Indonesian adults; leaves open causal effects and prevention impact.

Structured PICO

Does obesity increase the risk of hypertension in adults aged 18 years and above?

Population

2,741,297 adults aged 18 years and above from 33 provinces in Indonesia (National Basic Health Research 2013 population data)

Intervention

General obesity (BMI >25 kg/m2) and central obesity

Comparator

Normal BMI

Outcome

Hypertension

Obesity is a significant contributor to hypertension in Indonesian adults, particularly in females, highlighting the need for weight management to reduce hypertension prevalence.

Cite This Study

Pradono et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a716280e5469ee92be1ee37 https://doi.org/10.18051/univmed.2016.v35.96-104

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Obesity contributes toward hypertension in young and older adult

Discussion

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Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

Obesity contributes toward hypertension in young and older adult

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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