Open AccessHigher Adiposity Is Associated With Slower Cognitive Decline in Hypertensive Patients: Secondary Analysis of the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial
Author(s) -
Zhang Jun,
Tang Genfu,
Xie Haiqun,
Wang Binyan,
He Mingli,
Fu Jia,
Shi Xiuli,
Zhang Chengguo,
Huo Yong,
Xu Xiping,
Wang Kai
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.117.005561
Subject(s) - medicine , hazard ratio , interquartile range , confidence interval , body mass index , stroke (engine) , proportional hazards model , cognitive decline , demography , physical therapy , gerontology , dementia , mechanical engineering , disease , engineering , sociology
Obesity is a risk factor for many diseases. However, the potential association between adiposity and cognitive decline in hypertensive patients is inconclusive. We performed a secondary data analysis of the CSPPT (China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial) to examine whether adiposity is correlated with longitudinal cognitive performance in hypertensive adults.