Key result
High neck circumference and higher BMI are strongly linked to elevated blood pressure in adolescents.
Why the study?
Few studies exist on the association of neck circumference and obesity with blood pressure among adolescents in India.
Are neck circumference and body mass index associated with elevated blood pressure in adolescents?
Cross-Sectional (n=500)
Are neck circumference and body mass index associated with elevated blood pressure in adolescents?
High neck circumference and body mass index are strongly associated with elevated blood pressure in adolescents, suggesting their utility as simple clinical indicators for cardiovascular risk screening.
NC and BMI were associated with higher BP in Indian adolescents; leaves open prospective utility for hypertension screening.
AIM: Since a few studies exist on the association of neck circumference (NC) and obesity with blood pressure (BP) among adolescents in India, we found it highly relevant to measure the NC and body mass index (BMI) using them as indicators of upper body subcutaneous fat and obesity and relate them to BP in a rural and urban adolescent population in North Tamil Nadu. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a community-based cross-sectional study of descriptive design where 500 students from urban and rural areas were selected, and their BMI, NC, and BP were measured using standardized instruments. RESULTS: percentile values correlate and reflect similar changes in BMI, SBP, and DBP. CONCLUSION: Our studies indicate a strong association of elevation in BP with high NC and increase in BMI. Overweight and obesity were positively correlated with increase in SBP and DBP.
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Nisha Balaji (2017) reported a cross-sectional. Neck circumference and body mass index was evaluated on Blood pressure (SBP and DBP). High neck circumference and increased body mass index were strongly associated with elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure among adolescents.
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