Key result
Obesity and increased waist circumference were independently associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension (OR 1.96 and 1.25, respectively) and absence of blood pressure control.
Why the study?
Does weight excess and increased waist circumference increase the prevalence of hypertension and lack of blood pressure control in the elderly?
Cross-Sectional (n=6,263)
Does weight excess and increased waist circumference increase the prevalence of hypertension and lack of blood pressure control in the elderly?
Odds Ratio: 1.96
Body mass index and waist circumference have an independent and direct impact on the prevalence of hypertension and poor blood pressure control in the elderly.
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Supports obesity as hypertension risk marker in elderly; leaves open whether weight reduction improves control.
Redón et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=6,263). Obesity vs. Normal weight was evaluated on Prevalence of hypertension (OR 1.96). Obesity and increased waist circumference were independently associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension (OR 1.96 and 1.25, respectively) and absence of blood pressure control.
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