Association between Hypertension and Dietary Patterns among Adults Residents of Khorramabad
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Sajjad Roosta , Ebrahim Falahi , Mostafa Cheraghi  |
LUMS , falahi.e@lums.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (8950 Views) |
Introduction: Hypertension is a common
public health problem, both in the developed and the developing countries. In
Iran approximately one in every four adults has high blood pressure. Many
factors, e.g dietary pattern, can affect the incidence of high blood pressure.
The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between hypertension and
dietary patterns. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study,
the 973 participants were residents of Khorramabad. Food intake assessments
were measured by a validated semi quantitative 201-item food frequency
questionnaire (FFQ). Hypertension was identified as systolic blood
pressure>140 mm/Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure>90 mm/Hg. Dietary
patterns were identified by factor analyses. Multivariate logistic regression
was used to determine the associations of dietary patterns and hypertension. Results:
The three major dietary patterns identified were the Traditional Dietary pattern
(TDP), the Healthy Dietary Pattern (HDP), and the Western Dietary Pattern (WDP).
Subjects in the highest quintile of the WDP scores had a greater odds ratio for
hypertension (odds ratio: 2 95% CI: 1.04-3.85 P=0.037) than those in the
lowest quintile. Before BMI adjustment, compared with those in the lowest
quintile, subjects in the highest quintile of HDP scores had lower odds for
hypertension (0.56 0.34-0.93 P=0.043), a relationship however that was not
significant after BMI adjustment (P=0.06). TDP consumption and hypertension
were not significantly associated (0.71 0.37-1.35 P=0.29). Conclusion:
The WDP had a direct association with the risk of hypertension. More longitudinal
studies are needed to clarify the exact association between dietary patterns
and hypertension. |
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Keywords: Hypertension, Dietary patterns, Adults, FFQ |
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Type of Study: Original |
Subject:
Nutrition Received: 2014/08/3 | Accepted: 2014/11/9 | Published: 2015/01/11
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