Key result
Increased BMI combined with waist circumference was significantly associated with higher odds of high blood pressure in Chinese children and adolescents (OR 3.39; 95% CI 1.79-6.41).
Why the study?
Are increased BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio associated with high blood pressure in Chinese children and adolescents?
Population
1145 Chinese children and adolescents (608 males, 537 females) from the 2006 China Health and Nutrition Survey
Comparison
Increased body mass index, waist circumference… vs Normal or lower BMI, WC, and WHtR subgroups
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support adiposity screening in Chinese youth; leaves open prospective validation and causality.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,145)
Are increased BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio associated with high blood pressure in Chinese children and adolescents?
Odds Ratio: 3.39 (95% CI 1.79–6.41)
Increased BMI, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio are directly associated with a higher prevalence of high blood pressure in Chinese children and adolescents.
Hu et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in High blood pressure (n=1,145). Increased BMI combined with waist circumference vs. Normal BMI and waist circumference was evaluated on High blood pressure (OR 3.39, 95% CI 1.79-6.41). Increased BMI combined with waist circumference was significantly associated with higher odds of high blood pressure in Chinese children and adolescents (OR 3.39; 95% CI 1.79-6.41).
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