Introduction

Body mass and blood pressure have been linked closely over the years. The issue of obesity - “globesity” - and hypertension is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society. Obesity increases the strain on the heart and also increases blood pressure which can eventually lead to heart diseases. Heart diseases account for many of the deaths in Singapore every year; it accounts for almost 23% of deaths. Recognising risk factors for heart diseases early estimates the susceptibility to coronary heart disease.

In this study, we intend to generate relevant information that helps to understand the pattern between an individual’s blood pressure and body mass. Such information would highlight the chances an individual would get heart diseases in the future and thus be relevant to the prevention and control of heart diseases.

Hypothesis: Is there a relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Blood Pressure?