Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative Population
Background: Obesity is linked to an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, elevating the risk of hypertension. Elevated blood pressure and a higher risk of hypertension are linked to an increased BMI. Lifestyle changes in adults, like inactivity and poor diet, contribute to the rise in cardiovascular...
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| description | Background: Obesity is linked to an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, elevating the risk of hypertension. Elevated blood pressure and a higher risk of hypertension are linked to an increased BMI. Lifestyle changes in adults, like inactivity and poor diet, contribute to the rise in cardiovascular diseases among younger people. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship in a young adult population between Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and Body Mass Index (BMI), Relative Fat Mass (RFM), Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WH ratio), and Waist-to-Height ratio (WHtR). Additionally, the study objective was to determine the predictive value of BMI and RFM for hypertension in young adults. Methods: Participants were selected using opportunistic sampling of medical students presenting for the Physiology practical as a representative sample of young adults in this cross-sectional study. The anthropometric measurements of BMI, RFM, WH ratio, and WHtR were measured and compared between subjects with MAP≤90 mmHg and MAP>90 mmHg. Results: The chi-square test revealed a strong association between obesity and elevated mean arterial pressure (>90 mmHg). Employing a BMI cut-off (>25kg/m2) demonstrated 67.74% sensitivity and 77.78% specificity for hypertension detection, while RFM (cut-off 36.6) exhibited 52.17% sensitivity and 64.52% specificity. There was a significant positive correlation of BMI with MAP (r = 0.408, p < 0.001) and a significant difference between groups (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The effectiveness of BMI and WHtR in our study underscore the significance of multiple anthropometric indices for comprehensive obesity and cardiovascular risk assessment. Future prospective studies play a crucial role in uncovering the clinical importance of modern anthropometric measurements and biomarkers, providing valuable information to improve tools for assessing obesity and accurately representing public health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5b11c445ba61483d91508409c50eaeea2024-03-31T10:21:48ZengNational Board of ExaminationsNational Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences2583-75242024-04-01Volume 2438939910.61770/NBEJMS.2024.v02.i04.011Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative PopulationKanyakumari DH0Rudramurthy KG1Suresh U Kadli2Harish Rangareddy3Associate professor, Department of Physiology, Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Devagiri- Yallapura, Haveri-581110Associate professor, Department of Microbiology, Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Devagiri- Yallapura, Haveri-581110Associate professor, Department of General Surgery, Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Devagiri- Yallapura, Haveri-581110Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences, Devagiri- Yallapura, Haveri-581110Background: Obesity is linked to an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, elevating the risk of hypertension. Elevated blood pressure and a higher risk of hypertension are linked to an increased BMI. Lifestyle changes in adults, like inactivity and poor diet, contribute to the rise in cardiovascular diseases among younger people. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship in a young adult population between Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and Body Mass Index (BMI), Relative Fat Mass (RFM), Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WH ratio), and Waist-to-Height ratio (WHtR). Additionally, the study objective was to determine the predictive value of BMI and RFM for hypertension in young adults. Methods: Participants were selected using opportunistic sampling of medical students presenting for the Physiology practical as a representative sample of young adults in this cross-sectional study. The anthropometric measurements of BMI, RFM, WH ratio, and WHtR were measured and compared between subjects with MAP≤90 mmHg and MAP>90 mmHg. Results: The chi-square test revealed a strong association between obesity and elevated mean arterial pressure (>90 mmHg). Employing a BMI cut-off (>25kg/m2) demonstrated 67.74% sensitivity and 77.78% specificity for hypertension detection, while RFM (cut-off 36.6) exhibited 52.17% sensitivity and 64.52% specificity. There was a significant positive correlation of BMI with MAP (r = 0.408, p < 0.001) and a significant difference between groups (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The effectiveness of BMI and WHtR in our study underscore the significance of multiple anthropometric indices for comprehensive obesity and cardiovascular risk assessment. Future prospective studies play a crucial role in uncovering the clinical importance of modern anthropometric measurements and biomarkers, providing valuable information to improve tools for assessing obesity and accurately representing public health. https://natboard.edu.in/ejournal/articledtl?x=cm1IaG0zaE1NcWNhVmJWekFBRURXdz09waist-hip ratiowaist-to-height ratiobody mass indexhypertension |
| spellingShingle | Kanyakumari DH Rudramurthy KG Suresh U Kadli Harish Rangareddy Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative Population National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences waist-hip ratio waist-to-height ratio body mass index hypertension |
| title | Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative Population |
| title_full | Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative Population |
| title_fullStr | Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative Population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative Population |
| title_short | Anthropometric Measures for Predicting the Risk of Hypertension in Young Adults: Insights from a Representative Population |
| title_sort | anthropometric measures for predicting the risk of hypertension in young adults insights from a representative population |
| topic | waist-hip ratio waist-to-height ratio body mass index hypertension |
| url | https://natboard.edu.in/ejournal/articledtl?x=cm1IaG0zaE1NcWNhVmJWekFBRURXdz09 |
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