Association of Anthropometric Parameters with Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose among Ellisras Children
| Autor: | Moloko Matshipi, Hlengani James Siweya, P.J. Makgae |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Anthropometric parameters
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| Popis: | Obesity as directly measured by anthropometric parameters has been demonstrated to be associated with hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, which are common risk factors for CVD. The study aimed at assessing the relationship between blood pressure, blood glucose and anthropometric parameters in Ellisras children. A total of 492 children aged 6 to 11 years, participated in the study. Neck circumference, waist circumference, body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, fasting blood glucose, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured using standard procedures. Linear regression showed significant association (P |
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