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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hypertension |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/515297 |