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Relationship of BMI and Fasting Serum Glucose with Hypertension

S Firoz1, A Nessa, M F Islam

  • 1Dr Sanzida Firoz, M Phil (Thesis Part Student), Department of Physiology, Mymensingh Medical College (MMC), Mymensingh, Bangladesh;

Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|January 5, 2021
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Hypertension is linked to higher body mass index and fasting serum glucose levels in men. Early assessment of these factors and lifestyle changes can help manage hypertension and its severe health risks.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hypertension is a significant global public health issue, contributing to cardiovascular and kidney diseases.
  • It is a leading cause of disease burden worldwide, necessitating research into its contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate body mass index (BMI) and fasting serum glucose levels in hypertensive males.
  • To compare these parameters between hypertensive and normotensive male subjects.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 200 male subjects (30-65 years) in Bangladesh.
  • 100 hypertensive males (study group) and 100 age-matched normotensive males (control group).
  • Unpaired student's 't' test was used for statistical analysis of quantitative data.

Main Results:

  • Body mass index was significantly higher in hypertensive males (29.52±2.46) compared to normotensive males (22.91±1.04) (p<0.001).
  • Fasting serum glucose levels were also significantly elevated in hypertensive males (6.35±0.47) versus normotensive males (4.52±0.50) (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear association between elevated body mass index and fasting serum glucose levels with hypertension in men.
  • Routine assessment of BMI and fasting serum glucose, coupled with lifestyle modifications, is recommended for hypertension management.

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