Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2001, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (3): 228-229.

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Relationship between BMI and Prevalence Rate of Hypertension of Middle and Elderly Rural Residents in China

Liu Lei1, Zhang Xin2, Zhao Wenhua2   

  1. 1. Dept. of Cardiology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Affiliate of Capital University of Medical Sciences;2. Institute of Nutrition and Food Hygiene Chinese Academy of Preventive Midicine
  • Received:2000-03-21 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2001-07-15 Published:2001-07-15

Abstract: To study the relationship between BMI and the prevalence rate of hypertension, the blood pressue, weight and height of 534 people from ruralarea, aged 50~69 years were measured with standardized methods and under strict quality control. The investigated people were grouped by age、sex and BMI. The prevalence rate(55.3%)of hypertension for the obesity group(BMI≥25)was obviously higher than the normal group(BMI=18.5~24.9, 32.3%)and the light body weight group(BMI<18.5, 31.4%, P<0.05)for male. For female, the prevalence rate of hypertension obesity group(56.3%)was obviously higher than that of the normal group(31.3%)and the light body weight group(25.8 %, P< 0.05). Obesity is an important factor resulting in hypertension, and hypertension should be prevented by controlling the body weight.

Key words: hypertension, body mass index, middle and elderly residents

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