Role of obesity variables in detecting hypertension in an Iranian population

Khashayar, P., Aghaei Meybodi, H., Rezaei Hemami, M. and Larijani, B. (2017) Role of obesity variables in detecting hypertension in an Iranian population. High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention, 24(3), pp. 305-312. (doi: 10.1007/s40292-017-0219-y) (PMID:28643191)

Abstract

Introduction: As the high incidence of hypertension has been in conjunction with dramatic increase in the prevalence of obesity, many studies have suggested obesity as its underlying cause in diverse race and ethnic groups. Aim: The present study was designed to quantify the relationship between obesity variables and hypertension in Iranian population. A ROC curve analysis was also used to determine an optimal BMI cutoff for obesity with the aim of representing elevated incidence of hypertension in this population. Methods: The study population comprised of apparently healthy men and women who participated in the Iranian Multi-centric Osteoporosis Studies (IMOS), a multi-centric cross-sectional study carried out in urban areas of five great cities (Tehran, Tabriz, Mashhad, Shiraz and Bushehr). The anthropometric (weight, height, waist and hip circumferences) and blood pressure measures were reported in some 5724 subjects. The influence of these factors on systolic and diastolic blood pressure was assessed based on a list-wise method. Results: There was a significant difference in the studied subjects anthropometric (weight classes (BMI), WC and HC, and WHR) and blood pressure variables; age, gender and weight, however, were the only factors significantly influencing SBP and DBP. Furthermore, BMI showed a significant impact on the overall risk of developing hypertension. Conclusion: General obesity rather than abdominal obesity is directly linked with higher blood pressure levels in Iranian population.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Abdominal obesity, blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, hypertension, obesity, systolic blood pressure, waist circumference, waist to hip ratio.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Rezaeihemami, Dr Mohsen
• Authors: Khashayar, P., Aghaei Meybodi, H., Rezaei Hemami, M., and Larijani, B.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment
• Journal Name: High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Prevention
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 1120-9879
• ISSN (Online): 1179-1985
• Published Online: 22 June 2017