Journal of Hypertension | 2019
ASSOCIATION OF METABOLIC HEALTH AND OBESITY WITH HYPERTENSIVE MEDIATED ORGAN DAMAGE IN THE ELDERLY: THE NORTHERN SHANGHAI STUDY
Abstract
Objective:Metabolic syndrome and obesity is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. We aimed at investigating the significance of metabolic unhealthiness and obesity in hypertensive mediated organ damage (HMOD) in a community-based elderly cohort.Design and method:2830 elderly part