Joint Effects of Physical Activity and BMI on Risk of Hypertension in Women: A Longitudinal Study

Introduction. There is debate as to whether physical activity counteracts the adverse effect of weight on health outcomes. We investigated how physical activity modifies the effect of body mass index (BMI) on hypertension risk. Methods. BMI, physical activity, and hypertension were measured at base...

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Main Authors: Jackson, Caroline, Herber-Gast, Gerrie-Cor, Brown, Wendy
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3941781/