Key result
Higher fat mass links to ~16% lower abnormal BP odds in normal-weight boys but higher in girls.
Why the study?
To assess the associations of body fat distribution and lean body mass with blood pressure in normal-weight Chinese children and adolescents.
Is body composition associated with abnormal blood pressure in normal-weight Chinese children and adolescents?
Population
898 normal-weight Chinese children and adolescents aged 10-18 years
Comparison
Associations of body fat distribution and lean body mass with blood pressure
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Sex-specific body composition-BP associations observed in normal-weight youth; leaves open whether these inform targeted screening or prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=898)
Yes
Is body composition associated with abnormal blood pressure in normal-weight Chinese children and adolescents?
Odds Ratio: 0.84 (95% CI 0.73–0.97)
p-value: p=<0.05
There are sex-specific differences in the association between body composition and abnormal blood pressure in normal-weight youths, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in pediatric hypertension prevention.
Bai et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Abnormal blood pressure (n=898). Body composition (fat mass percentage, visceral fat level, lean body mass) vs. Lower levels of body composition metrics was evaluated on Abnormal blood pressure (OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.73-0.97, p=<0.05). In normal-weight Chinese youths, fat mass percentage was negatively associated with abnormal blood pressure in boys (OR 0.84), whereas both fat mass percentage and visceral fat level were positively associated in girls.
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