Is Body Mass Index associated with the prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia?
There is a strong association between BMI and the prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia, supporting the need for screening and control in overweight and obese individuals.
These data quantify the strong associations of BMI with hypertension and abnormal lipids. They are consistent with the national emphasis on prevention and control of overweight and obesity and indicate that blood pressure and cholesterol measurement and control are especially important for overweight and obese people.
Brown et al. (Fri,) studied this question.
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