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Association Between Lifestyle and Systemic Arterial Hypertension in Young Adults: A National, Survey-Based, Cross-Sectional Study.
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High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension [High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev] 2016 Mar; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 31-40. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Feb 24. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Introduction: The prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension in young adults is increasing worldwide in association with modifiable risk factors.<br />Aim: To assess the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) in young adults participating to a screening campaign during the World Hypertension Day (17/05/2014), and to determine the possible association with lifestyle factors.<br />Methods: 493 individuals aged 18-35 years were selected in 13 Italian cities. All participants underwent BP measurement together with the administration of a questionnaire exploring: medical and drug history; traditional cardiovascular risk factors and diseases; dietary pattern; salt intake; sleep habits; mood disorders.<br />Results: High BP (≥140/90 mmHg) was found in 54 individuals, with a prevalence of 11% and awareness of 28%. Those with high BP values were more frequently men, reported a higher BMI and a greater use of corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and had a lower anxiety score. Concerning dietary habits, they were more likely to eat cheese/cold cuts ≥3 times/week, to have their meals out ≥1/day and to eat in fast foods ≥1/week. In the multiple logistic regression analysis, male sex [OR 3.19, 95% CI (1.33-7.63)], BMI [OR 1.14 95% CI (1.04-1.25)], eating in fast foods [OR 3.10 95% CI (1.21-7.95)], and anxiety [OR 0.85 95% CI (0.75-0.97)], were independently associated with high BP.<br />Conclusions: High BP values were found in 11 % young adults. Male sex, adiposity and alimentary habits were the main determinants of high BP values, indicating that young men are a suitable target for healthy lifestyle interventions.
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- Adiposity
Adolescent
Adrenal Cortex Hormones therapeutic use
Adult
Age Distribution
Age Factors
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal therapeutic use
Anxiety epidemiology
Body Mass Index
Chi-Square Distribution
Cross-Sectional Studies
Fast Foods adverse effects
Feeding Behavior
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Hypertension diagnosis
Hypertension physiopathology
Hypertension prevention & control
Italy epidemiology
Logistic Models
Male
Multivariate Analysis
Obesity diagnosis
Obesity epidemiology
Odds Ratio
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Sex Distribution
Sex Factors
Young Adult
Arterial Pressure
Hypertension epidemiology
Life Style
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1179-1985
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26909755
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40292-016-0135-6