Obesity and Hypertension
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https://doi.org/10.2015/hc.v4i4.189Abstract
The prevalence of hypertension is much higher in obese than in non-obese adults, particularly in younger people.? Obesity as estimated by BMI, as well as abdominal adiposity as measured by waist circumference seem to be independent cardiovascular risk factors, especially in males. A reduction of at least 4/3 mm Hg in blood pressure in the general population and a significantly larger effect in patients taking antihypertensive drugs can be expected by a weight reduction of about 5 kg. Finally, there is lack of evidence from antihypertensive trials regarding the most appropriate antihypertensive drugs for the obese hypertensive patient.Downloads
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