Contributions of Anthropometrics and Lifestyle to Blood Pressure in Japanese University Studentsâ
:â
Investigation by Annual Health Screening.
J Med Invest
; 67(1.2): 174-181, 2020.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32378603
ABSTRACT
Backgroundâ
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High blood pressure (BP) is a healthcare problem in young persons. There are racial differences in anthropometrics, dietary habit and lifestyle relating to BP. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between anthropometrics, lifestyle and BP obtained in the Japanese university students. Materials and Methodsâ
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Participants were recruited in annual health screening including questionnaire, measurements of BP and anthropometrics calculating body mass index (BMI). Totally, 14,280 students (10,273 males and 4,007 females) were eligible. Multiple regression analyses were applied to predict contributors to high BP. Resultsâ
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BMI was the most powerful contributor to high BP in many subgroups divided by gender and graduation (pâ
<â
0.001). In lifestyle, contribution of lack of exercise to high BPs was observed in the undergraduates. Smoking, drinking and breakfast skipping had no significant impact on high BP. However, smoking and drinking permeated and exercise habit declined after graduation. Prevalence of obesity (BMIâ
≥ 25â
kgâ/âm2) and hypertension (â
≥â
140â/â90 mmHg) increased in subgroups with advanced age (pâ
<â
0.001). Conclusion:
BMI was found to be the most powerful contributor to high BPs. Health literacy to modify lifestyle is important to prevent hypertension for university students who are exposed to social trends of unhealthy lifestyle. J. Med. Invest. 67 174-181, February, 2020.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Pressão Sanguínea
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Índice de Massa Corporal
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Estilo de Vida
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article