Ashok Kumar Yadav¹*, Rajesh K Gautam¹ and Sarvendra Yadav²

¹Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, MP, India
²Department of Anthropology, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Srinagar Garhwal, UK, India

*Corresponding Author: Ashok Kumar Yadav, Department of Anthropology, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, MP, India.

Received: July 11, 2024; Published: August 29, 2024

Abstract

The escalating prevalence of overweight and obesity has become a global health concern. Particularly in developing regions, their association with cardiovascular diseases and hypertension is well-established. It is reported that there is a triple burden of nutritional disorders, with overweight individuals and those with cardiovascular disorders often found in the same household. However, limited research has focused on the differential blood pressure among overweight and obese individuals and its relationship with hypertension. Hence, this study aims to examine the differential blood pressure (BP) among overweight and obese adults in the rural areas of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, and explore its association with hypertension. To achieve this goal, a cross-sectional study was conducted in rural areas of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. A total of 998 respondents aged 18 years and above were recruited using a multi-stage random sampling technique. Anthropometric measurements, including height and body weight, were obtained. Blood pressure measurements were recorded using standard protocols. Overweight and obesity were determined using body mass index (BMI) categories, and the prevalence of hypertension was calculated using JNC-VIII classification protocols. Statistical analysis was performed to investigate the association between obesity and blood pressure outcomes. The overall prevalence of hypertension was 40.8%, which included 33.2% suffering from systolic hypertension and 48.4% suffering from diastolic hypertension. Gender-specific analysis further revealed that males exhibited higher hypertension rates than females within the same BMI categories. This gender disparity in BP suggests that males may be at a higher risk of developing hypertension and related cardiovascular complications. Significant positive associations were observed between obesity and both systolic and diastolic blood pressures (p < 0.05).

This study highlights a high prevalence of hypertension among the obese adult population in rural areas of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Efforts to promote awareness about healthy lifestyles and the importance of weight management in rural communities can contribute to reducing the burden of obesity-related complications, including hypertension. Furthermore, it provides evidence of a significant association between obesity and elevated blood pressure outcomes, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address this public health concern.

 Keywords: Obesity; Stature; Bodyweight; Blood Pressure; Nutritional Status; BMI

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Citation: Ashok Kumar Yadav., et al. “Differential Blood Pressure among Overweight and Obese of Rural Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 8.9 (2024): 142-154.

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