Rosa Maria Bruno1, Giacomo Pucci2, Martina Rosticci3, Laura Guarino4, Chiara Guglielmo4, Claudia Agabiti Rosei5, Silvia Monticone6, Alessandra Giavarini7, Chiara Lonati7, Camilla Torlasco8, Massimiliano Fedecostante9, Maria Virginia Manzi10, Francesca Pezzutto11, Marina Di Pilla12, Nathan Artom13, Allegra Battistoni14, Giulia Pignatelli14, Viola Sanga15, Martino Francesco Pengo15. 1. Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56123, Pisa, Italy. rosam.bruno@gmail.com. 2. Department of Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy. 3. Department of Medical and Surgery Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. 4. Biomedical Department of Internal Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy. 5. Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy. 6. Department of Medical Sciences, University of Torino, Turin, Italy. 7. Cardiovascular Department, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, University of Milano, Milan, Italy. 8. Department of Health Sciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy. 9. Italian National Research Centre on Aging "U.Sestilli", IRCCS-INRCA, Ancona, Italy. 10. University of Napoli, Naples, Italy. 11. Department of Experimental and Clinical Medical Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy. 12. Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56123, Pisa, Italy. 13. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy. 14. Division of Cardiology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy. 15. Department of Medicine (DIMED), University of Padova, Padua, Italy.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension in young adults is increasing worldwide in association with modifiable risk factors. AIM: To assess the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) in young adults participating to a screening campaign during the World Hypertension Day (17/05/2014), and to determine the possible association with lifestyle factors. METHODS: 493 individuals aged 18-35 years were selected in 13 Italian cities. All participants underwent BP measurement together with the administration of a questionnaire exploring: medical and drug history; traditional cardiovascular risk factors and diseases; dietary pattern; salt intake; sleep habits; mood disorders. RESULTS: High BP (≥140/90 mmHg) was found in 54 individuals, with a prevalence of 11% and awareness of 28%. Those with high BP values were more frequently men, reported a higher BMI and a greater use of corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and had a lower anxiety score. Concerning dietary habits, they were more likely to eat cheese/cold cuts ≥3 times/week, to have their meals out ≥1/day and to eat in fast foods ≥1/week. In the multiple logistic regression analysis, male sex [OR 3.19, 95% CI (1.33-7.63)], BMI [OR 1.14 95% CI (1.04-1.25)], eating in fast foods [OR 3.10 95% CI (1.21-7.95)], and anxiety [OR 0.85 95% CI (0.75-0.97)], were independently associated with high BP. CONCLUSIONS: High BP values were found in 11 % young adults. Male sex, adiposity and alimentary habits were the main determinants of high BP values, indicating that young men are a suitable target for healthy lifestyle interventions.
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of systemic arterial hypertension in young adults is increasing worldwide in association with modifiable risk factors. AIM: To assess the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) in young adults participating to a screening campaign during the World Hypertension Day (17/05/2014), and to determine the possible association with lifestyle factors. METHODS: 493 individuals aged 18-35 years were selected in 13 Italian cities. All participants underwent BP measurement together with the administration of a questionnaire exploring: medical and drug history; traditional cardiovascular risk factors and diseases; dietary pattern; salt intake; sleep habits; mood disorders. RESULTS: High BP (≥140/90 mmHg) was found in 54 individuals, with a prevalence of 11% and awareness of 28%. Those with high BP values were more frequently men, reported a higher BMI and a greater use of corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and had a lower anxiety score. Concerning dietary habits, they were more likely to eat cheese/cold cuts ≥3 times/week, to have their meals out ≥1/day and to eat in fast foods ≥1/week. In the multiple logistic regression analysis, male sex [OR 3.19, 95% CI (1.33-7.63)], BMI [OR 1.14 95% CI (1.04-1.25)], eating in fast foods [OR 3.10 95% CI (1.21-7.95)], and anxiety [OR 0.85 95% CI (0.75-0.97)], were independently associated with high BP. CONCLUSIONS: High BP values were found in 11 % young adults. Male sex, adiposity and alimentary habits were the main determinants of high BP values, indicating that young men are a suitable target for healthy lifestyle interventions.
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Blood pressure; Dietary habits; Hypertension; Lifestyle; Young adults
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