Selected components of body mass composition and blood pressure in a group of students of the University of Rzeszów

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The aim of the study was to investigate the association between selected components of body mass composition and blood pressure in a group of students at the University of Rzeszów. Methodology: The article was prepared using the method of critical literature review and statistical study of selected components of body mass composition and blood pressure in a group of students at the University of Rzeszów. Main findings: The study showed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity based on BMI and FAT% in the study group of students was low. BMI values indicated that only 27 subjects, representing 19.57% of the study group, were overweight. The mean arterial pressure in the women was within the normal range, indicating that there were no significant problems of hypertensive disease in this group. on the other hand, among the male representatives, the mean arterial pressure was above the normal values. On the basis of the study, it can be seen that there is a correlation in the prevalence of overweight among adults in rural areas, where 17 people (12.32% of all subjects) were overweight. The present study showed a trend in the prevalence of high blood pressure among men from rural areas (135/76 mmHg) and from urban areas with less than 20,000 inhabitants (137/75 mmHg). Excess body weight and percentage of body fat showed no association with the prevalence of hypertension in the study group. Application of the study: The presented article refers to the selected components of body mass composition and blood pressure in a group of students at the University of Rzeszów. The tool used will make it possible to analyse the problem and to find probably non-positive changes affecting their health. The content can be used by PhD students to make people aware of this existing problem. Originality/Novelty of the study: Selected components of body mass composition versus blood pressure is a new issue that is gaining popularity over time. It is noteworthy that although it is known, but few people know about the exact consequences of an abnormal component on blood pressure and health. This article may encourage further research on this topic and behavioural change among people.