Article ; Online: Anthropometric indices, but not birth weight, are associated with high blood pressure risk among Malay adolescents in Kuala Lumpur.
Dialogues in health
2022 Volume 1, Page(s) 100006
Abstract: Background: With the high prevalence of hypertension, it is important to determine its predictors early. The aim of this study was to determine the association between blood pressure with anthropometric indices and birth weight among a population of ... ...
Abstract | Background: With the high prevalence of hypertension, it is important to determine its predictors early. The aim of this study was to determine the association between blood pressure with anthropometric indices and birth weight among a population of Malay adolescents in Kuala Lumpur. Design and methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 254 primary and secondary school adolescents aged 10 to 16 years. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure were determined through standardized protocols, while participants' birth weight was obtained from birth certificate. Body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and a body shape index (ABSI) were calculated. Results: Boys had significantly higher weight, height, WC, WHtR and systolic blood pressure (SBP) than girls ( Conclusion: BMI had the best predictive ability for SBP and DBP. These findings strongly emphasize the importance of primary prevention of hypertension in adolescents, especially among those with high BMI. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-03-04 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ISSN | 2772-6533 |
ISSN (online) | 2772-6533 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.dialog.2022.100006 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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