Blood Pressure
WLR dietitian, Juliette Kellow, reports on a new study which
shows that people who carry excess weight around the stomach may
be particularly at risk of high blood pressure.
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Apple Shape Linked to High Blood Pressure
By WLR Dietitian
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A new study published in the American Journal of
Hypertension has discovered that people who carry excess
weight around the stomach may be particularly at risk of high
blood pressure.
The survey followed more than 2,000 Chinese adults for 10
years and discovered that those who had the largest waistlines
at the start of the study or those who put on weight
specifically around their tummies during the decade were more
likely to develop high blood pressure.
Dr Chen-Huan Chen, who was involved in the study, says, “It
is obvious that the most important thing to do is to prevent
abdominal obesity, not just obesity.”
WLR says:
We’ve known for a long time that being overweight
or obese increases our chances of developing high blood pressure
(hypertension). Plus, it’s well established that a fat tummy is
linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
This, however, is one of the first studies to show a specific
link between apple shapes and high blood pressure.
As is the case with other diseases, it’s likely the risk
starts to increase with a waist measurement over 32 inches
(80cm) for women and 37 inches (94cm) for men. Even if your BMI
is normal, it’s worth measuring your waist to identify whether
you have too much fat stored around your middle.
The good news is, if you stick to your daily calorie
allowance as recommended by WLR, you’ll find those pounds and
inches come off simultaneously reducing the risk of high blood
pressure and, improving both your health and figure overall.
For more Information on High Blood Pressure
www.bpassoc.org.uk
The Blood Pressure Association is a UK registered charity,
that provides information and support to people with high blood
pressure.
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