Anthropometric Indices Associated with Variation in Cardiovascular Parameters among Primary School Pupils in Ile-Ife
Joint Authors
Egwu, Michael O.
Adedoyin, Rufus A.
Abiodun, Adedeji G.
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
This study investigated the anthropometric indices associated with variations in cardiovascular parameters among primary school pupils in Ile-Ife.
Method.
One thousand and twenty-six pupils (age range 6–14 years, mean age 10.12 years) from ten schools were recruited with parents' informed consent.
Anthropometric (Height (Ht), Weight (Wt), Abdominal Circumference (AC)) and cardiovascular (Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), Heart Rate (HR)) parameters were measured using standard instruments and procedures.
Blood pressure (BP) was measured after ten minutes of quiet sitting.
Body Mass Index (BMI), Rate Pressure Product (RPP) and Pulse Pressure (PP) were estimated.
Results.
Age, Ht, Wt, BMI, and AC correlated significantly (P<.01) with BP and PP.
AC and BMI were predictors of BP, HR, RPP, and PP.
Conclusion.
Significant correlations exist between age, Ht, Wt, BMI, AC, and BP with weight being a more viable predictor of SBP and age a more viable predictor of DBP.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abiodun, Adedeji G.& Egwu, Michael O.& Adedoyin, Rufus A.. 2011. Anthropometric Indices Associated with Variation in Cardiovascular Parameters among Primary School Pupils in Ile-Ife. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abiodun, Adedeji G.…[et al.]. Anthropometric Indices Associated with Variation in Cardiovascular Parameters among Primary School Pupils in Ile-Ife. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abiodun, Adedeji G.& Egwu, Michael O.& Adedoyin, Rufus A.. Anthropometric Indices Associated with Variation in Cardiovascular Parameters among Primary School Pupils in Ile-Ife. International Journal of Hypertension. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452860
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452860