Anthropometric correlates of adolescent blood pressure.
Indian J Public Health
;
2007 Jul-Sep; 51(3): 190-2
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-110449
ABSTRACT
A community based cross-sectional study was undertaken among 1081 adolescents to assess the relationship of adolescent blood pressure with weight, height and BMI in Chetla, Kolkata; data collection was done with a predesigned schedule along with recording of anthropometric measurements and blood pressure. Mean, correlation coefficient was used for statistical analysis. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure of both sexes increased with increase in weight, height and BMI with a significant positive linear correlation. Life style modification should be stressed upon from childhood.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Blood Pressure
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Body Height
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Body Weight
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Body Mass Index
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Linear Models
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Anthropometry
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Urban Health
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Public Health
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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