The Additive Interaction between Body Mass Index and Hypertension Family History in Han and Yugur: The China National Health Survey (CNHS).
Chengdong YuHongjun ZhaoLi PanJia ZhangXiaoyang WangLijun ChangYa TuoJin'en XiBin LiuYe WangHuiru RenHuijing HeXiaolan RenGuangliang ShanPublished in: International journal of hypertension (2019)
BMI and FHH were associated with hypertension, and the interaction of BMI and FHH on hypertension was significant in Han but not in Yugur people. Behavioural risk factors had little influence on the associations and interactions. The exacerbation of hypertension risks by overweight or obesity in hypertension families deserves attention in weight control and community care.
Keyphrases
- blood pressure
- weight gain
- body mass index
- risk factors
- weight loss
- healthcare
- physical activity
- type diabetes
- quality improvement
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- palliative care
- mental health
- insulin resistance
- working memory
- arterial hypertension
- risk assessment
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- acute respiratory distress syndrome