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Normative Data for Blood Pressure in Croatian War Veterans: A Population-Based Study
Mario Kasović1,2, Zvonimir Kalčik3, Lovro Štefan1,2
1Department of General and Applied Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Summary
This study presents the first sex- and age-specific blood pressure normative data for war veterans. Men and older individuals exhibited higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure values.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Gerontology
- Military Medicine
Background:
- Establishing normative data for blood pressure is crucial for cardiovascular health assessment.
- War veterans represent a unique demographic with potential specific health considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and present sex-specific and age-specific normative data for blood pressure parameters in war veterans.
- To provide reference ranges for systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), pulse pressure, and mean blood pressure (mid-BP).
Main Methods:
- Recruited 2032 war veterans (mean age 60.97 years) between 2017-2020.
- Measured SBP and DBP three times per participant, following American Heart Association guidelines.
- Calculated sex-specific and age-specific percentiles (5th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th) for SBP, DBP, pulse pressure, and mid-BP.
Main Results:
- Men exhibited significantly higher SBP, DBP, pulse pressure, and mid-BP compared to women (p < 0.001).
- Older age was associated with higher SBP, pulse pressure, and mid-BP (p < 0.001), but not DBP (p = 0.496).
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first normative blood pressure data stratified by sex and age for the war veteran population.
- Findings highlight significant differences in blood pressure parameters between sexes and across age groups within this cohort.
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