Changes in body mass index, waist circumference and percent body fat rather than their baseline values were significantly associated with incident hypertension after being adjusted for baseline blood pressure in men

Objectives To compare the effects of baseline anthropometric parameters and their changes on incident hypertension. Design A retrospective 5-year follow-up study. Setting Annual general health screenings at a medical check-up center. Participants A general health screening population including 1,221 men and 815 women who were not with hypertension at baseline. Main outcome measures Hazard ratios (HRs) of incident hypertension for baseline body...