Neck circumference as an indicator of elevated blood pressure independent from body composition: implications from the China nation health survey (CNHS)

Neck circumference as an indicator of elevated blood pressure independent from body composition: implications from the China nation health survey (CNHS)

Abstract Background The independent association of neck circumference (NC) on elevated blood pressure is still uncertain in adults of China. The aim of this study is to explore such association and investigate the predictive value of NC on hypertension. Methods A total of 4279 adults aged 20–80 year...

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Main Authors: Huijing He, Li Pan, Feng Liu, Jingang Ma, Li Wang, Zhiping Hu, Yajun Li, Guangliang Shan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Neck circumference
Adiposity
Body composition
Blood pressure
Hypertension
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1227-8

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