Aim: Hypertension is an emerging health problem related to cardiovascular disease, and many reports have shown the link between hypertension and obesity in different populations. In that study, we would like to evaluate the body fat accumulation type and obesity-related parameters with hypertension.
Material and Methods: Hypertensive and normotensive individuals were enrolled in Bandırma Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Units. The cardiologist examined the demographic data, obesity-related parameters, and current health status. Blood pressures were measured under the European Heart Society Recommendations. The data was accepted statistically within the 95% confidence interval (p
Key words: Hypertension, body fat, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, Waist to height ratio
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