Physical activity and incident hypertension in relation to anthropometric and liver-related indices during 5-year follow-up in the Azar Cohort Study

Physical activity and incident hypertension in relation to anthropometric and liver-related indices during 5-year follow-up in the Azar Cohort Study. Download PDF Abstract Hypertension (HTN) is a major global public health concern. Data from 11,754 adults without baseline HTN were analyzed.

Fifteen anthropometric and nine liver-related indices were assessed using standard protocols. PA was measured via a validated questionnaire based on metabolic equivalent of task (MET). Generalized Structural Equation Modeling (GSEM) was applied to evaluate direct and indirect associations.

Results Individuals with HTN were older and had higher anthropometric and liver-related measures, while PA levels were lower (P < 0.001). Higher PA was associated with a lower risk of HTN (RR = 0.91, 95% CI:0.89–0.94), whereas higher AI (RR = 1.92, 95% CI:1.81–1.99) and LI (RR = 1.21, 95% CI:1.19–1.23) were associated with a higher risk of HTN.

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