Anthropometric Indicators As Predictors Of High Blood Pressure In Young Females Of North India

ABSTRACT

This study was undertaken to find out correlation of anthropometric measurements with blood pressure and tofind out effectiveness of anthropometric indicators as predictor’s of high blood pressure. Study group included1200 young unmarried females in age group of 18-35 years residing in Haryana and Punjab region. Informationwas obtained about diet and physical activity of the subjects. A positive correlation of weight, BMI, WC, WHR andWHtR with SBP and DBP was observed and it was found to be highly significant. Deranged anthropometricparameters were observed with high fat intake and sedentary life style. BMI came out to be better predictor ofblood pressure among females of Punjab and Haryana region.