A Study on Relationship between Sitting Height and Blood Pressure among Malaysian Adolescent Population | [Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences • 2021]

Author(s):

1. NAVAJYOTHI DALAYI: Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College,Jalan Padang Jambu, Bukit Baru, 75150, Melaka,

2. SHELLY LUM ZING CHIN: Perdana University, Wisma Chase Perdana, Suite 9.2, 9th Floor, Changkat Semantan, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.

Abstract:

Background: High blood pressure is a major predisposing factor contributing to morbidity and mortality, both in developed and developing nations. Literature stipulated a significant association of sitting height with blood pressure in adolescents. However, such studies were not conducted in Malaysia. Aim: To assess the correlation between sitting height and blood pressure in Malaysian adolescents, which enables in prediction and early diagnosis of hypertension and other associated risk factors. Methods: For this study, a total of 375 children aged between 13 to 17 years old attending two public secondary schools in Malaysia were recruited. The anthropometric and blood pressure measurements were obtained via standard procedures. The obtained data is then analysed through Excel spreadsheets and SPSS version 2015. Results: The results evinced a significant correlation between sitting height and systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in the unadjusted analysis. Conclusion: The positive correlation between body measurements with blood pressure enables early detection of high blood pressure from sitting height during adolescence, in turn preventing many chronic disorders later in life.

Page(s): 425-428

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Year: 2021

Keywords:

Blood pressure , Adolescents , Sitting height

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