In order to find out whether there is any relationship between blood pressure, body mass index, weight, heart rate in youth and arterial hypertension later on in life, 212 subjects (16-26 years of age) were re-examined 2 years later. Previous blood pressure levels were very significantly associated with present blood pressure levels. A relationship was also discovered with the other parameters measured 2 years earlier: weight, body mass index and heart rate. These findings confirm the fact that it is possible to detect future hypertensives early in life and to take effective preventive measures.
Palombi, L., Martinelli, M., Bersani, S., Buonomo, E., Marazzi, M.c., Mancinelli, S. (1988). Blood-pressure-related factors: Follow-up in a group of young Romans. MINERVA CHIRURGICA, 79(10), 859-863.
Blood-pressure-related factors: Follow-up in a group of young Romans
PALOMBI, LEONARDO;BUONOMO, ERSILIA;MANCINELLI, SANDRO
1988
Abstract
In order to find out whether there is any relationship between blood pressure, body mass index, weight, heart rate in youth and arterial hypertension later on in life, 212 subjects (16-26 years of age) were re-examined 2 years later. Previous blood pressure levels were very significantly associated with present blood pressure levels. A relationship was also discovered with the other parameters measured 2 years earlier: weight, body mass index and heart rate. These findings confirm the fact that it is possible to detect future hypertensives early in life and to take effective preventive measures.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
