Why the study?
Does increased body mass index increase the risk of prehypertension and hypertension in a Chinese rural adult population?
Population
45,925 adults, age 35 years or older, from rural areas of Fuxin County, Liaoning province, China.
Comparison
Overweight and obesity (elevated body mass index) vs Normal weight (BMI <24 kg/m²)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports BMI monitoring for hypertension risk stratification in rural Chinese adults; leaves open prospective causality and intervention effects.
Does increased body mass index increase the risk of prehypertension and hypertension in a Chinese rural adult population?
Overweight and obesity are highly prevalent in rural China and are strongly associated with an increased risk of prehypertension and hypertension.
Pang et al. (2008) studied this question.
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