Table 2.
Weight classification of participants and the risk for elevated blood pressure
| Weight classification | Risk for elevated blood pressure |
| Normal weight | 10.8% (69/634) |
| Overweight | 18.5% (32/173) |
| Obese | 37.3% (37/99) |
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