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Journal Club- Association between blood pressure, body mass index, and age: A data analytic approach

Written By :  Dr. Nandita Mohan
Published On 2024-11-12 07:32 GMT   |   Update On 2025-07-28 06:00 GMT
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An original research published in the Calabar Journal of Health Sciences published by Scientific Scholar, states that there are no significant positive correlations between BMI and either Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure, or age.
Increase in body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (BP). Several studies also indicate that high BP is associated with age. Controversies have been found regarding the association of BMI with high BP and age. Hence, this study was conducted to investigate the association between BP, BMI, and age.
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Using the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR 131103) Study on the Effects of Mindfulness on Lifestyle Behavior and BP, prospectively gathered data were retrospectively analyzed. A randomized controlled study was conducted. Using the statistical program, the patient demographic data – including their age, BMI, and BP – were statistically examined.
It was seen that of the 37 participants, 43.3% had a normal BMI. One-fourth (40.5%) of the people were obese. 13.5% and 32.4% of the people had normal systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) BP, respectively. Age, Systolic Blood Pressure, or Diastolic Blood Pressure did not significantly correlate with BMI. Nevertheless, there was a positive and substantial correlation between BMI, age, SBP, DBP, weight, and height.
Therefore, it was concluded that there are no appreciable positive connections between BMI and either SBP or DBP, or age. However, the weakly positive relationships between SBP and DBP and age suggest that regular BP monitoring is necessary.
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