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Association between hypertension, obesity and dietary intake in post-menopausal women from rural Zambian communities

Health SA = SA Gesondheid, 2021, Vol.26 (3), p.1496-1496 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2021. The Authors. ;COPYRIGHT 2021 African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS ;2021. The Authors 2021 ;ISSN: 1025-9848 ;EISSN: 2071-9736 ;DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v26i0.1496 ;PMID: 34522391

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  • Title:
    Association between hypertension, obesity and dietary intake in post-menopausal women from rural Zambian communities
  • Author: Chalwe, Joseph M ; Mukherjee, Upasana ; Grobler, Christa ; Mbambara, Saidon H ; Oldewage-Theron, Wilna
  • Subjects: Analysis ; diet ; Diet therapy ; Fatty acids ; Hypertension ; Menopause ; Obesity ; Original Research ; post-menopausal ; Postmenopausal women ; Risk factors ; rural ; Type 2 diabetes ; zambia
  • Is Part Of: Health SA = SA Gesondheid, 2021, Vol.26 (3), p.1496-1496
  • Description: Amongst the cardiovascular risk (CVR) factors, hypertension (HT) and obesity appear to be prominent in post-menopausal women. The underlying mechanisms of HT development in menopause are not fully understood. To determine the association between HT, obesity and dietary intakes in post-menopausal women from rural Zambia. This study was conducted in Twatasha Compound of Kitwe and Ndeke Community of Ndola. Blood pressure (BP), weight, height and dietary intakes (24-h recall) were measured in 153 women (> 50 years) from households. The South African Hypertension Society (SAHS), the World Health Organization (WHO) and estimated average requirements (EARs) guidelines were followed for HT, obesity and dietary intake definitions, respectively. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was used for descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. Prevalence of HT was 70%, whilst 37.25% and 28.10% of the participants were overweight and obese, respectively. The median interquartile range (IQR) dietary intakes showed inadequate intakes for most nutrients, except for carbohydrates (170 g [133; 225]). The total fat intake represented 14% of total energy intake. All median fatty acid intakes and sodium intakes (409 mg [169; 662]) were below the recommended levels. Only body mass index (BMI) correlated with HT ( = 0.268; = 0.001). Despite low dietary intakes, an alarming prevalence of HT and obesity was found in our population. Hormonal changes, a high energy-dense diet and poor treatment adherence, may be possible underlying factors. We recommend measures to better manage HT as a CVR factor. This article supplements evidence on the prevalence of obesity-related hypertension in post-menopausal women and the link to dietary intake.
  • Publisher: South Africa: African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS
  • Language: English;Afrikaans
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1025-9848
    EISSN: 2071-9736
    DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v26i0.1496
    PMID: 34522391
  • Source: AOSIS OpenJournals
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    PubMed Central
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