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Journal : Althea Medical Journal

Body Mass Index, a Body Shape Index, and Waist-to-Height Ratio in Predicting Elevated Blood Pressure Bryan Junius Winata; Veronika Maria Sidharta; Linawati Hananta; Vetinly Vetinly; Nawanto Agung Prastowo
Althea Medical Journal Vol 9, No 1 (2022)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v9n1.2291

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Background: One of the complications of obesity is an elevation in blood pressure  which can increase the risk of hypertension. This study aimed to explore body mass index (BMI), a body shape index (ABSI), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) in predicting elevated blood pressure (BP).Methods: This study was conducted in a cross-sectional design on 215 medical students from October 2019 to September 2020. Respondents measured their own weight, height, waist circumference and BP. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve were analyzed using IBM SPSS v.23. Results: Of the 215 medical students who participated in this study, only 102 met the inclusion criteria. The majority of the students were female (n=71, 69.6%) with a mean age of 19.37 years, and normal blood pressure (n=90, 88.2%). Area under the ROC curve (AUC) of WHtR and ABSI were 0.774 (p-value= 0.002) and 0.766 (p-value= 0.003) respectively, which were still acceptable. However, the AUC of BMI (p-value=0.589) was 0.11, which was considered poor.Conclusion: The indicators of obesity can be used as a screening value for increased blood pressure in adults, with BMI being the weakest indicator compared to ABSI and WHtR. Further research is needed to examine ABSI and WHtR indicators as predictor of increased blood pressure in adults.
25-hydroxyvitamin D Serum Level and Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis in the Elderly Putri, Indira Ayu; Kurniawan, Felicia; Sahusilawane, Isadora Gracia; Hananta, Linawati
Althea Medical Journal Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v12n1.3723

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Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that commonly affects the elderly, particularly in the knees. The OA may lead to chronic pain, physical limitations, depression, and significantly impact an individual's ability to participate in social, occupational, and community activities, ultimately reducing quality of life. Vitamin D has been suggested as a factor that may help reduce the risk of knee OA in older adults. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and the risk of knee OA among elderly.Methods: This cross-sectional study involved elderly residents of a nursing home in North Jakarta, Indonesia. Data was collected through interviews and physical examinations of both knees following the American Rheumatism Knee OA diagnostic criteria. Participants who met these criteria were classified as high-risk for knee OA. Blood samples were taken to measure 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The Chi-square test was used for bivariate analysis.Results: Of the 48 participants involved, the majority were female (64.6%) and aged between 70-79 years (47.9%). A total of 22.9% of participants were classified as 25(OH)D insufficient and 25% were deficient. Interestingly, 62.5% were at high risk of knee OA. There was a significant association between 25(OH)D levels and the risk of knee OA (p=0.031).Conclusions: The 25(OH)D serum level has a significant association with the risk of knee OA. Increasing sunlight exposure through daily outdoor activities and considering vitamin D supplementation can help mitigate the risk of knee OA, thereby improving bone health and preventing OA in the elderly.
Co-Authors Ageng, Leonardo Ahmad Hamim Sadewa Amelia, Margareta Angelika, Patricia Arrang, Sherly Tandi Bai Apris Bansai Immanuel Bertha Soegiarto, Bertha Bryan Junius Winata Budiyanti, Ecie Chandra, Gerard Justin Chandra, Valencia Darojatun Ida Dharmalau, Richanda Surya Dion Notario Dion Notario Divara Ariesta Sekar Suryadi, Made Edward Surjono, Edward Endrardewi, Naomi Arumratri Erfen Gustiawan Suwangto, Erfen Gustiawan Eriady, Angely Margaretha Evi Ulina Margaretha Situmorang Fan, Tan Fei Felicia Kurniawan, Felicia Fenny Mariska Ferbian Milas Siswanto Gaverio, Nicholas Francisco Ghea Mangkuliguna Gonga, Audrey Aprilia Hardi, Nicholas Hari Kusnanto Harita, Ester Elida O Havian Daulung Telium Isadora Gracia, Isadora Jonny Setiawan Jonny Setiawan Jonny Setiawan Jontari Hutagalung Joprang, Freggy Spicano Jusni, Louis Fabio Jonathan Kesuma , Deony Maria Kik Hao Samuel Kurniadi, Angela Kurniawan, Sandy Vitria Labaran, Victor Carolus Christiputra Larasati, Victoria Lee, Jocelyn Viony Lieputra, Andrew Adhytia Lonah, Lonah Mahaputra Mahaputra Marcella, Laurie Margareta Amelia Maria Dara Novi Handayani, Maria Dara Novi Mariani Santosa, Mariani Mega Tyas Prihatin Meiliyana Wijaya Monalisa Heryani Mora Octavia Nathalie, Evadia Nawanto Agung Prastowo Novijanti Rintis Oenang, Nydia Olivia, Vera P. Purwono Prayoga Tjendratama, Jason Puspa Bunardi, Dewi Putri, Indira Ayu Putu Suwarastra Andarisuta Rita Dewi Rita Dewi Rita Dewi Rita Dewi Dewi S. Supargiyono Sahusilawane, Isadora Gracia Satyagraha Ari Winasti Soerianto, Cellina Aurelia Sri Hapsari Wijayanti Sulisthio , Manuel Omar Weki Surilena Hasan Tamara, Xenia Tandi, Sherly Tena Djuartina Tena Djuartina, Tena Theja , Berliana Elyza Suryadi Triwibowo A. Garjito Vallerie Satyadi, Richelle Veronika Maria Sidharta Vetinly Vetinly Via Dolorosa Halilintar Wea, Brigitta Yuliana Widodo, Jerico Tristan Wijaya, Jullyany Waty Wijaya, Meiliyana Yaparto, Selfianti Yolanda, Ellysa Yudy Yuliana Yuliana Yulius Evan Christian Yunisa Astiarani Zita Arieselia