Positive association between waist-to-height ratio and hypertension in adolescents

Madruga, Juliana Gomes; Silva, Flávia Moraes; Adami, Fernanda Scherer

doi:10.1016/j.repce.2016.03.006

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“…4 In Rio Grande do Sul State, the prevalence of abdominal obesity as measured by the WHtR was 18.3%. 5 It was observed that the prevalence of abdominal obesity varies by region, with the highest prevalence being found in cities in Southern Brazil, which may be related to different environmental and cultural aspects in each region of the country. When comparing to other Brazilian and international studies, the prevalence of abdominal obesity in the investigated sample is high, which is worrying, since obesity tends to remain until adulthood, 21 being also related to the development of metabolic syndrome.…”

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“…4 In Rio Grande do Sul State, the prevalence of abdominal obesity as measured by the WHtR was 18.3%. 5 …”

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“…2 Studies that investigated abdominal obesity in adolescents have been developed worldwide to observe the prevalence and provide control of this epidemic. [4][5][6] In this context, anthropometric indicators are often used to estimate body composition due to their practicality in measurements, especially in large samples, and the most widely used in estimating abdominal obesity are waist circumference (WC) and waistto-height ratio (WHtR). [4][5][6] WHtR seems to be an indicator of better accuracy for the estimation of abdominal obesity due to its close relationship with metabolic syndrome when compared to WC.…”

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“…[4][5][6] In this context, anthropometric indicators are often used to estimate body composition due to their practicality in measurements, especially in large samples, and the most widely used in estimating abdominal obesity are waist circumference (WC) and waistto-height ratio (WHtR). [4][5][6] WHtR seems to be an indicator of better accuracy for the estimation of abdominal obesity due to its close relationship with metabolic syndrome when compared to WC. 7 In addition to prevalence, understanding the factors associated with abdominal obesity is important.…”

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High waist-to-height ratio and associated factors in adolescents from a city in Southern Brazil: a cross-sectional study

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Pinto

Claumann

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Rev. paul. pediatr.

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Objective: To verify the prevalence of abdominal obesity with the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and associated factors in adolescents from a city in Southern Brazil. Methods: A total of 960 adolescents (494 boys) aged 15–18 years old participated in this study. The dependent variable was WHtR; independent variables were self-reported age, economic level, sexual maturation, physical activity level, screen time, and body fat. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: It was observed that 36.7% of the adolescents presented high WHtR (50.2% in girls and 23.9% in boys). Regardless of sex, adolescents with high body fat were more likely of having high WHtR (boys: Odds Ratio [OR] 29.79; 95% confidence interval [95%CI] 16.87–52.62; girls: OR 19.43; 95%CI 10.51–35.94). In girls, high WHtR was associated with age (OR 1.83; 95%CI 1.17–2.87), and in boys, with economic level (OR 2.34; 95%CI 1.01–5.45). Conclusions: One in each three adolescents has abdominal obesity. Among adolescents with high body fat, girls aged 15–16 and boys with high-income are the groups most exposed to abdominal obesity.

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“…4 In Rio Grande do Sul State, the prevalence of abdominal obesity as measured by the WHtR was 18.3%. 5 …”

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High waist-to-height ratio and associated factors in adolescents from a city in Southern Brazil: a cross-sectional study

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“…The results of article review shown that overweight and obesity in adolescents as indicated by an increase in body mass index were the most common risk factors for hypertension in the teen age group 1,8,10,16,17,18,23,25,26 . Risk factors for hypertension in adolescents can be seen based on anthropometry, kidney and electrolyte function, innervation mechanism, stress response, hyperdynamic circulation, influence of insulin on hemodynamics, gout, family history, genetic influence, and birth weight 7 .…”

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Risk Factor of Hypertension among Adolescence: A Literature Review

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Hypertension is one of the non-communicable diseases whose numbers continue to increase in both developed and developing countries. This increase in prevalence will increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Current developments, hypertension can also occur in the teen age group. The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors for hypertension that occur in adolescence. A literature review was conducted from 55 references sources and 10 article was eligible to this study. Data source using Science Direct, Proquest, SAGE dan Springer Link which published since 2007 until 2017. The results of the analysis of hypertension risk factors in adolescents showed that groups of adolescents with overweight and obesity had a higher risk of developing hypertension. Family history, high consumption of salt, consumption of cigarettes and low physical activity also increase the risk of hypertension. The development of adolescent hypertension can also be predicted through wrist circumferences, high waist circumference and high levels of fat in the blood. Overweight and obesity in adolescents characterized by an increase in body mass index are the most common risk factors for hypertension in adolescents. These risk factors can be reduced through efforts to lose weight and make modifications to healthy lifestyles such as consuming healthy foods, increasing physical activity and preventing smoking cigarettes.

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Association Between Obesity and Blood Pressure Among Iranian Children and Adolescents: A Sub-analysis from the SHED LIGHT Study

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Positive association between waist-to-height ratio and hypertension in adolescents

Cited by 12 publications

References 25 publications

High waist-to-height ratio and associated factors in adolescents from a city in Southern Brazil: a cross-sectional study

High waist-to-height ratio and associated factors in adolescents from a city in Southern Brazil: a cross-sectional study

Risk Factor of Hypertension among Adolescence: A Literature Review

Association Between Obesity and Blood Pressure Among Iranian Children and Adolescents: A Sub-analysis from the SHED LIGHT Study

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