By approximately how much does systolic blood pressure decrease for every two points of BMI reduction?
By approximately how much does systolic blood pressure decrease for every two points of BMI reduction?
A-2 mm Hg
B-6 mm Hg
C-8 mm Hg
D-10 mm Hg
SUBMIT & PROCEED
Correct Answer is B : About 5–6 mm Hg systolic and 3 mm Hg diastolic.
A mean BMI reduction of ~2.3 is associated with a ~5.8 mm Hg drop in SBP.
2️⃣ Dose–Response Relationship
Q: How does weight gain affect the risk of developing hypertension?
A: The risk of hypertension increases by approximately 20–30% for every 5% increase in body weight.