Association and Risk Factors for Hypertension and Dyslipidemia in Young Adults from Poland

Justyna Wyszyńska (), Edyta Łuszczki, Grzegorz Sobek, Artur Mazur and Katarzyna Dereń
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Justyna Wyszyńska: Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
Edyta Łuszczki: Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
Grzegorz Sobek: Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
Artur Mazur: Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
Katarzyna Dereń: Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 2, 1-13

Abstract: Hypertension and dyslipidemia are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Studies on the association between abnormal levels of lipids and hypertension have yielded inconsistent results. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia and its risk factors in young Polish adults. Furthermore, the association between plasma lipid levels and the risk of hypertension was determined. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 115 volunteer participants. Blood pressure was measured using an automated oscillometric sphygmomanometer. Blood lipids were analyzed from a fasting blood sample received by finger prick. Body fat percentage was assessed using a bioelectrical impedance analysis device. Socioeconomic and lifestyle factors (age, date of birth, place of residence, screen time, and tobacco use) were self-reported by the participant. The prevalence of hypertension was higher in men than in women (61.5 vs. 21.3%). The prevalence of elevated TC, TG, high LDL, and low HDL was 22.6%, 7.8%, 38.3%, and 13.9%, respectively. Spending more than 2 h daily in front of a computer was identified as a significant predictor of hypertension and elevated TG levels ( p < 0.05). A high number of cigarettes smoked daily was a significant risk factor for hypertension ( p = 0.047). Hypertension contributed to a higher risk of abnormal values of TC (OR = 5.89), LDL (OR = 5.38), and TG (OR = 9.75). Participants with hypertension were more likely than normotensive subjects to have elevated levels of TC, LDL, and TG. The prevalence of hypertension was significantly higher in young men than in women. BMI was associated with the prevalence of hypertension and elevated TC levels. Spending more than 2 h per day in front of a computer contributed to the prevalence of hypertension and elevated TG levels. Participants with hypertension smoked a higher number of cigarettes daily compared to those with normotension.

Keywords: dyslipidemia; hypertension; risk factors; young adults (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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