Table 7.
Blood pressure profile and obesity
| Blood pressure | Non-obese n (%) | Obese n (%) | Total n (%) | χ 2 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal BP |
2063 (99.13) |
18 (0.87) |
2081 (100) |
36.65 |
0.01 |
| Pre hypertension |
450 (96.36) |
17 (3.64) |
467 (100) |
3.92 |
0.04 |
| Hypertension |
129 (88.36) |
17 (11.64) |
146 (100) |
62.41 |
0.01 |
| Total | 2642 (98.1) | 52 (1.9) | 2694 (100) |