Impact of body mass index on long-term blood pressure variability: a cross-sectional study in a cohort of Chinese adults
Abstract Background Obesity and overweight are related to changes in blood pressure, but existing research has mainly focused on the impact of body mass index (BMI) on short-term blood pressure variability (BPV). The study aimed to examine the impact of BMI on long-term BPV. Methods Participants in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6083-4 |