Key result
Childhood overweight and obesity linked to ~310% higher risk of high blood pressure.
Why the study?
Does overweight and obesity increase the risk of high blood pressure in Chinese children and adolescents?
Population
197,191 Chinese children and adolescents aged 7-17 years from a 2010 national survey
Comparison
Overweight and obesity (based on BMI categories) vs Non-overweight children
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Obesity was associated with high BP in Chinese youth; leaves open causality and prevention effects.
Cross-Sectional (n=197,191)
Yes
Does overweight and obesity increase the risk of high blood pressure in Chinese children and adolescents?
Odds Ratio: 4.1 (95% CI 3.9–4.4)
Overweight and obesity are strongly associated with high blood pressure in children and adolescents, with elimination of obesity potentially reducing high BP cases by 14.4%.
Dong et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in High blood pressure (n=197,191). Overweight and obesity vs. Non-overweight was evaluated on High blood pressure (OR 4.1, 95% CI 3.9-4.4). Overweight and obesity were significantly associated with high blood pressure (OR 4.1 in boys, 4.0 in girls), with a population attributable risk of 14.4%.
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