Influence of Carboxyhemoglobin, Gamma-Glutamyl-Transferase, Body Weight, and Heart Rate on Blood Pressure in Middle-Aged Men

Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb%) and gamma-glutamyl-transferase (GGT) are indicators of tobacco and alcohol consumption; similarly, body weight broadly reflects dietary habits. Relationships between COHb%, GGT, relative body weight, heart rate and blood pressure were studied in 242 48-year-old men attendin...

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Published inHypertension (Dallas, Tex. 1979) Vol. 5; no. 4; pp. 560 - 563
Main Authors HENNINGSEN, NELS CHRISTIAN, JANZON, LARS, TRELL, ERIK
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Heart Association, Inc 01.07.1983
Subjects
Alcohol Drinking
Blood Pressure
Body Weight
Carboxyhemoglobin - analysis
gamma-Glutamyltransferase - analysis
Heart Rate
Hemoglobins - analysis
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Smoking
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Summary:Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb%) and gamma-glutamyl-transferase (GGT) are indicators of tobacco and alcohol consumption; similarly, body weight broadly reflects dietary habits. Relationships between COHb%, GGT, relative body weight, heart rate and blood pressure were studied in 242 48-year-old men attending a general health screening program in Malmö, Sweden. All were without treatment for high blood pressure. Positive correlations were found between blood pressure and body weight, GGT, and pulse, and a reciprocal correlation between blood pressure and COHb%. Use of objective markers for known or suspected risk factors, such as alcohol consumption, smoking, or overweight, were studied to elucidate their usefulness for further prospective studies.
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ISSN:0194-911X
1524-4563
DOI:10.1161/01.HYP.5.4.560