Variations in Aging, Gender, Menopause, and Obesity and Their Effects on Hypertension in Taiwan

Aim. We assessed obesity, sex, menopause, and gender differences on hypertension in a Hakka-majority Taiwanese sample. Methods. 9621 subjects aged 20 and over participated in this community-based study. Trained nurses collected blood pressure (BP) measurements and anthropometric indices, including w...

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Main Authors: Shu C. Chen, Tsai C. Lo, Jui H. Chang, Hsien W. Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/515297