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Correlation between obesity-related indices and hypertension

Guangyi Zhao1,2, Zhiyi Zhou1,2

  • 1Chongqing Medical University Chongqing 401121, China.

American Journal of Translational Research
|September 12, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Obesity indices like A Body Shape Index (ABSI) and Body Roundness Index (BRI) are linked to hypertension. These, along with waist circumference to BRI ratio (WC/BRI), can help predict hypertension risk.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Metabolic Syndrome Research
  • Clinical Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a major global health concern.
  • Obesity is a known risk factor for hypertension.
  • Novel obesity indices may offer better predictive value.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between obesity indices and hypertension.
  • To evaluate the predictive capability of these indices for hypertension.
  • To inform hypertension prevention and treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 160 adult participants (Jan 2023-Jan 2024).
  • Participants divided into hypertension (n=83) and non-hypertension (n=77) groups.
  • Analysis of demographic and obesity-related indices, including waist circumference (WC), A Body Shape Index (ABSI), and Body Roundness Index (BRI).

Main Results:

  • Significantly higher mean ABSI, BRI, and WC in the hypertension group (P<0.05).
  • Logistic regression identified ABSI, BRI, and WC/BRI as significant hypertension risk factors (P<0.05).
  • Combined predictive value (Area Under Curve=0.731) for ABSI, BRI, and WC/BRI exceeded individual indices.

Conclusions:

  • ABSI, BRI, and WC/BRI are potential independent risk factors for hypertension.
  • These indices, alone or in combination, can assist in hypertension risk prediction.
  • Further research can validate these findings for clinical application.
Abstract

Keywords:
Obesity-related indicescorrelationhypertension

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