Obesity: A Risk Factor of Hypertension in Adult Male Population

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  • Asia Aziz, Misbah Ul Qamar, Nadia Tufail, Huda Abbas, Wajahat Hussain, Maria Mufti

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs202317317

Abstract

Aim: To determine the association between obesity and hypertension among adult male population.

Study design: Cross sectional analytical

Place and duration: Conducted from June 2022 to December 2022 in Medical wards of BVH, Bahawalpur.

Methodology: 1124 adult male between 20-40 years of age admitted in medical wards without any illness were included.

Results: Mean age of the patient was 27.1±3.6 yrs. Mostly were between the ages of 26-30 yrs i.e. 51%. Number of patients with hypertension was 19.4% and in obese persons was higher as compared to non-obese group i.e. p<0.01.

Conclusion: Hypertension is higher in obese persons when comparing with non-obese subjects.

Keywords: Body mass index, Adults, Hypertension

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Asia Aziz, Misbah Ul Qamar, Nadia Tufail, Huda Abbas, Wajahat Hussain, Maria Mufti. (2023). Obesity: A Risk Factor of Hypertension in Adult Male Population. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17(03), 17. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs202317317

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Vol. 17 No. 03 (2023): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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