부산대학교 도서관

Background and purpose: The risk of hypertension is increased as people get older. Hypertension and overweight/ obesity are highly prevalent in Iranian older adults and there are limited studies on the association between high blood pressure and visceral fat in this population. This research was conducted to evaluate the correlation between hypertension and visceral fat in older adults. Materials and methods: This case-control study was carried out using the records of people aged ≥ 60 years who enrolled at Phase II of the Amirkola Health and Ageing Project (AHAP). People with hypertension (case group) and those without hypertension (control group) were matched for age and gender. Physical activity was measured using the Physical Activity Scale for Elderly. Visceral fat level was measured by a density meter device. Results: Out of 700 senior adults, half were found with hypertension. No significant difference was observed between the two groups in age (P=0.684), body shape index (P=0.691), and physical activity (P=0.308). But, a significant difference was observed in mean waist circumference (P