The association between visceral fat and blood pressure in adults
This cross-sectional study investigates the association between body composition measurements and blood pressure in Malay adults. A total of 296 adults, aged between 18 to 59 years, consisting of 122 males and 174 females underwent measurements of weight and height, waist and hip circumference, bo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian
2011
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/60439/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/60439/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/60439/1/2011-Visceral%20fat%20and%20BP.pdf |
| Summary: | This cross-sectional study investigates the association between body composition measurements
and blood pressure in Malay adults. A total of 296 adults, aged between 18 to 59 years, consisting of 122 males
and 174 females underwent measurements of weight and height, waist and hip circumference, body fat and
visceral fat, and blood pressure. Body fat and visceral measurements were carried out through bioelectric
impedance, using a portable Tanita body fat analyser. Bivariate correlation analysis was used to study the
association of each body composition measurement with blood pressure. There was significant association
between Body Mass Index (BMI) (r= 0.25, P<0.01), waist circumference (r= 0.27, P<0.01), hip circumference
(r= 0.20, P<0.01) and visceral fat (r= 0.29, P<0.01) with blood pressure, respectively. No significant
relationship was found between waist hip ratio (WHR) and total body fat with blood pressure. The association
between visceral fat and blood pressure is an interesting finding with regards to this community research setting.
It is important to further study the affordability, accuracy and application of bioelectrical impedance technology
in community research. |
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