Obesity, waist circumference, and appendicular muscle mass ratio in relation to blood pressure among the community‐dwelling elderly population in Taiwan

• DOI: 10.1111/jch.14429
• Publication Date: 2022-01-28T16:58:32Z
• Authors: Chun‐Yung Chang; Chih‐Chun Kuo; Ming‐Hsun Lin; Der‐Min Wu; Chieh‐Hua Lu; Nain‐Feng Chu
• Keywords: Circumference; Sarcopenic obesity; Abdominal obesity; Waist–hip ratio

Hypertension is known to be related obesity and both are the major factors for cardiovascular diseases. The relationship between body composition blood pressure (BP) discussed recently. Our study aims evaluate association waist circumference (WC) appendicular muscle mass (AMM) in relation BP among community-dwelling elderly population. Total 3739 patients (1600 males 2139 females) were recruited a series of community-based surveys that conducted population Taiwan from 2017 2019. We collected data on anthropometric characteristics, handgrip strength, using standard methods. AMM was calculated with an equation. History chronic disease lifestyle profiles questionnaires. group high weight ratio (AMMW) showed lower systolic (SBP) (136.8 ± 19.1 140.6 17.0 males; 137.8 18.3 142.7 17.5 females, P < .001). Among central obese persons those higher AMMW had SBP. In final model, percentage negatively associated SBP (β = -0.641 male, -0.780 female, .01). other words, every 10% increase decrease 6.41 mmHg male 7.80 female. Obesity positively BP. HTN protective effect even obese. Health promotion programs physical training may prevent hypertension Taiwan.