Table 2

Pearson’s correlation between adiposity measures with systolic and diastolic BP z-scores

Adiposity measuresSystolic BP z-scoreDiastolic BP z-score
BMI z-score0.430, p<0.0010.319, p<0.001
Body fat percentage0.375, p<0.0010.322, p<0.001
WC z-scores0.338, p<0.0010.210, p<0.001
WHtR z-scores0.347, p<0.0010.226, p<0.001

  • Pearson’s r coefficient, and p values presented.

  • BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; WC, waist circumference; WHtR, waist to height ratio.