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Higher body mass index may increase prehypertension risk

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Background: Obesity can create various health problems, one of which is hypertension. Many studies show a relationship between obesity and hypertension, however few reports on Indonesia. This paper assessed the risk of obesity based on body mass index (BMI) and abdominal circumference against the prehypertension in Indonesia.

Methods: For this analysis we used data from a cross sectional of Basic Health Research in Indonesia (Riskesdas) 2007. Analysis was carried out among 18-60 years old subjects. Criteria for prehypertension refers to Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, And Treatment of High Blood Pressure, USA (JNC 7), whereas the overweight and obesity criteria refer to the Western Pacific Region of WHO (WPRO) 2000.

Results: Of the total 2884 subjects, consisted of 57.6% prehypertension and 42.4% normal blood pressure. Overweight than normal BMI subjects had 15% higher risk of prehypertension [adjusted relative risk (RRa)=1.15; 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.06-1.24], while obese than normal subjects had 25% increase risk of prehypertension (RRa=1.25; 95% CI=1; 16-1.34). Furthermore, those who had high than normal level of LDL had 11% more prehypertension risk (RRa=1.11; 95% CI=0.99-1.24).

Conclusion: Higher body mass index, and higher LDL may increase prehypertension risk. Monitoring of body weight and LDL level control routinely recommended. (Health Science Indones 2011;2:21-7)

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Health Science Journal of Indonesia, Vol. 2 (1) 20

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Jakarta : Sekretariat Badan Litbangkes.,

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2087-7021

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obesity
hypertension
BODY MASS iNDEX

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