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Prevalence of hypertension among subjects according to WHO categories of BMI.
| WHO category of BMI (kg/m2) | Number of subjects, n (%) | Normal BP, n (%) | Prehypertension, n (%) | Hypertension, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <18.5 | 11 (6.1%) | 6 (54.5%) | 5 (45.5%) | 0 (0%) |
| 18.5–24.99 | 130 (72.6%) | 22 (16.9%) | 56 (43.1%) | 52 (40.0%) |
| 25–29.99 | 34 (19.0%) | 2 (5.9%) | 13 (38.2%) | 19 (55.9%) |
| ≥30 | 4 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (25.0%) | 3 (75.0%) |
BMI: body mass index.
