Arterial hypertension, disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in obese perimenopausal females
Izmozherova, N.V.; Andreev, A.N.; Obskalova, T.A.; Popov, A.A.; Sergeeva, L.N.; Akimova, A.V.; Striukova, O.Iu.; Tagil'tseva, N.V.
Terapevticheskii Arkhiv 77(3): 67-69
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-3660 PMID: 15881104 Document Number: 594751
Aim. To examine prevalence of arterial hypertension (AH), disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in females with obesity in perimenopause.Material and methods. One-stage trial enrolled 358 obese females in menopause seeking advice in the city center for health and family planning in Ekaterinburg (mean age 50.5 +/- 5.4 years).Results. 111 (31%) females suffered from obesity, 154 (43%) had overweight, 93 - normal body mass. A relative risk to develop AH in overweight-was 2 61, in obesity - 3.52. Di (a) over cap betes mellitus was in 15 females with obesity, disturbed glucose tolerance was in 38 females with overweight.Conclusion. Body weight loss is an important component of perimenopausal women rehabilitation.Aim. To examine prevalence of arterial hypertension (AH), disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in females with obesity in perimenopause.