Correlation of Hypertension with Bmi,  Dietary Habit & Family History in  Adolescents.

Dr. Jasmin parmar; Dr. Jitendra Patel; Dr. Jaydeep Kagthara

Volume : II, Issue : I, January - 2013

Correlation of Hypertension with Bmi, Dietary Habit & Family History in Adolescents.

Dr. Jasmin Parmar, Dr. Jitendra Patel, Dr. Jaydeep Kagthara

Abstract :

Prevalence of Hypertension is significantly increased in adolescents in India. So this study was undertaken to correlate the hypertension with BMI, dietary habit and family history of hypertension in adolescents. Age, diet, family history of hypertension, weight and height were recorded and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated from height and weight. BMI was distributed by criteria of WHO. Blood pressure was measured and classified as per the Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee, Geneva. The data was analyzed using chi-square test to find association between hypertension and variables. The results show that increase % of hypertension subjects having BMI>25, mixed dietary habit & positive family history. So, early modification in these variables can be very useful in decreasing the future prevalence of hypertension.