Risk Factors for Obesity in Patients with Hypertension

Background: Non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of death worldwide. In 2018, NCDs’ prevalence had reportedly increased since 2013. Hypertension was the biggest cause of NCDs diagnosed in health facilities, from 25.8% to 34.1%. Patients with hypertension and obesity are at increased risk of complications from diabetes mellitus and kidney disease. Objective: The present study aimed to determine risk factors for obesity in patients aged 25–69 years with hypertension. Materials and Method: This was an observational study with a cross‑sectional design, using secondary data from the ‘Cohort Study of Risk Factors of Non‑communicable Diseases’, conducted in Bogor City, Kebon Kelapa Village in 2017. The population in this study included adult patients with hypertension aged 25–69 years. Results: The prevalence of obesity in patients with hypertension was 47.4%.Risk factors that were significantly related to obesity in patients with hypertension included age groups 25–44 and 45–59, female gender and excessive energy intake (p = 0.009, 0.050, 0.025 and 0.039, respectively and odds ratio = 2.43, 1.73, 1.85 and 1.85, respectively). Conclusions: Risk factors associated with obesity in patients aged 25–69 years with hypertension included age, gender and energy intake.