Correlation of anthropometric parameters on blood pressure in normotensive males

Hypertension is most common disorder worldwide. The prevalence of hypertension is increasing. In the present study an attempt has been made to examine the effect of anthropometric parameters on blood pressure in normotensive males. The present study was carried out in physiology department, Prathima Medical College, Karimnagar, (A.P.), India. Subjects were mainly staff of Prathima Medical College and old age home, Karimnagar. Included male subjects who had no significant aliments. This was done in accordance with joint national committee report guidelines. According to the study, it can concluded that BMI,WHR, showed a statistically significant positive correlation with diastolic blood pressure. But age did not show the expected impact on either systolic or diastolic blood pressure.