Associations between hypertension with reproductive and menopausal factors: An integrated women's health programme (IWHP) study.
Laureen Yi-Ting WangWin P P ThuYiong Huak ChanSusan LoganMichael S KramerJane A CauleyEu-Leong YongPublished in: PloS one (2024)
Our findings highlight the necessity of including features of menstrual and reproductive history as possible indicators of hypertension risk in cardiovascular disease risk assessment and prevention among Asian women. Reducing visceral adiposity and exercise to improve physical performance may help women avoid developing hypertension.
Keyphrases
- blood pressure
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- cardiovascular disease
- risk assessment
- insulin resistance
- pregnancy outcomes
- physical activity
- mental health
- healthcare
- breast cancer risk
- public health
- type diabetes
- randomized controlled trial
- high intensity
- study protocol
- adipose tissue
- coronary artery disease
- cardiovascular events
- climate change