Table 2.
Odds ratios (95% CIs) for hypertension among young women by lifestyles
| Lifestyle | Participants (n) | Hypertension (n) | OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI | ||||
| Normal weight | 43,539 | 739 | 1.00 | Ref |
| Overweight | 11,613 | 553 | 2.63 | 2.35, 2.96 |
| Obesity | 4244 | 506 | 6.50 | 5.72, 7.37 |
| Psychological stress | ||||
| No | 45,829 | 1122 | 1.00 | Ref |
| Yes | 14,306 | 676 | 1.38 | 1.21, 1.57 |
| Passive smoking | ||||
| No | 45,243 | 1081 | 1.00 | Ref |
| Yes | 14,892 | 717 | 1.55 | 1.37, 1.75 |
| Smoke | ||||
| No | 59,361 | 1749 | 1.00 | Ref |
| Yes | 774 | 49 | 1.00 | 0.70, 1.35 |
| Imbalanced diet | ||||
| No | 58,785 | 1729 | 1.00 | Ref |
| Yes | 1350 | 69 | 1.25 | 1.02, 1.72 |
Odds ratios were adjusted for age at enrolment, drinking status, education, occupation, region, parity, oral contraceptive use, diabetes, family history of hypertension, age at menarche and each other lifestyle