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October 10, 2025International Journal of Development ResearchOpen Access

Effects of gender and age on the relationship between body mass index and Hypertension of Elderlyresidents of Kolkata

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals higher hypertension risks linked to body mass index in elderly residents, suggesting preventive strategies.

Key Points

  • Significant positive correlation exists between body mass index and hypertension in the elderly population.
  • Analysis showed that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure scores vary notably across different gender groups.
  • Study involved a sample of 100 elderly individuals, aged 60 to 80 years, from middle socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted strategies to manage body mass index and hypertension risks.

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A 2025 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e865117ef2f04ca37e4eefhttps://doi.org/10.37118/ijdr.29403.03.2025
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