Key result
Community health fair screening identifies elevated blood pressure in ~58% of adult attendees.
Why the study?
The prevalence of elevated BMI and blood pressure among adult attendees of Miami neighborhood health fairs was not well characterized to identify priority leading health indicators for intervention.
Cross-Sectional (n=161)
Community screening at Miami health fairs demonstrated a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, with nearly 70% of attendees being overweight or obese and nearly 60% having elevated blood pressure, highlighting the need for targeted, culturally tailored community health interventions.
Cross-sectional prevalence data may guide local BMI/BP screening priorities; leaves open generalizability and intervention impact.
Objective: To assess the prevalence of elevated body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) among adult attendees of Miami neighborhood health fairs and identify priority leading health indicators (LHIs) for targeted intervention. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 161 adults attending MedSWISH-led health fairs between April 2023 and May 2025. Individuals with missing data on key health indicators were excluded. BMI Results: Participants had an average age of 53 years and a mean BMI of 28.8 kg/m2. Among them, 31.1% were overweight, and 37.9% were obese. The mean systolic BP was 136.1 mmHg, and the mean diastolic BP was 79.3 mmHg; of which 57.8% had an elevated BP. Conclusion: Findings reveal a high prevalence of elevated BMI and BP among attendees, with 68.9% being overweight or obese and 57.8% having an elevated BP. These findings underscore the need for targeted education and resources to address these LHIs. Future efforts should focus on developing culturally tailored interventions to enhance health outcomes in Miami’s diverse communities.
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Holz et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Elevated BMI and blood pressure (n=161). Community screening was evaluated on Prevalence of elevated BMI and blood pressure. Among adult attendees of Miami neighborhood health fairs, 68.9% were overweight or obese and 57.8% had elevated blood pressure.
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