Anthropometric correlates of adolescent blood pressure.
Indian J Public Health
;
2007 Jul-Sep; 51(3): 190-2
Artículo
en Inglés
| 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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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Presión Sanguínea
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Estatura
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Peso Corporal
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Índice de Masa Corporal
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Modelos Lineales
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Antropometría
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Salud Urbana
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Public Health
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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