Excessive body mass and its correlation with hypertension – a review of the literature

Justyna Wyszyńska
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Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz
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Artur Mazur
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Medical Faculty, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland
Departament Paediatrics, Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszow, Poland
Received: 5 March 2016 / Accepted: 2 June 2016 / Published: 30 June 2016

Abstract

Introduction. Hypertension is a serious health issue both in Poland and worldwide. It has been demonstrated that hypertension diagnosed in childhood persists in adulthood. Therefore, knowledge of the risk factors, prophylaxis and treatment of hypertension are crucial due to its serious medical and social consequences. Early identification of risk factors for hypertension allows to implement targeted preventive actions leading to the modification of habits connected with lifestyle, which in turn may lead to a reduction in the incidence of the disease or reduce its effects.

Aim. The aim of the paper is to characterize the relationship between the occurrence of excessive body mass and hypertension in adults and in children and adolescents.

Material and methods. A review of Polish and foreign literature mainly from the last 10 years. The following databases were searched: PubMed, EBSCO, Science Direct, Termedia, Polish Medical Bibliography.

 

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Wyszyńska J, Podgórska-Bednarz J, Mazur A. Excessive body mass and its correlation with hypertension – a review of the literature. Medical Review 2016; 14 (2): 209–219. doi: 10.15584/medrev.2016.2.7

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