Blood pressure and body size preference in traditional communities of Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria

Background: Our previous work showed that many individuals with type 2 diabetes and in the background population may prefer larger body sizes. This prompted us to study the interaction between body size, body size perception and blood pressure. Methods: Anthropometric variables, body size perception and blood pressure were measured in adults of three Nigerian communities. The results were subjected to tests of correlation and regression to determine any association/functional relationship between predictor variables and blood pressure. Results: Participants with elevated blood pressure were older (52.75 vs. 39.58 years) and had a higher BMI (24.50 vs. 22.84), waist circumference (86.69 vs. 81.57) and hip circumference (95.23 vs. 92.49) compared with normotensives. There were significant (P
Source: Cardiovascular Endocrinology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original articles Source Type: research