ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF OBESITY RISK FACTORS ON THE INCIDENCE OF HYPERTENSION IN ADULTS AT THE KREJENGAN SUB-DISTRICT HEALTH CENTER, PROBOLINGGO DISTRICT

Abstract

Hypertension is defined as an increase in systolic blood pressure of more than 140 mmHg
and diastolic blood pressure of more than 90 mmHg, measured twice at 5-minute intervals in a
resting/quiet state. Obesity is defined as excessive fat accumulation that can interfere with health.
According to research conducted by Sapitri in 2016 shows that people with obesity (BMI > 25) are at
risk of suffering from hypertension by 6.47 times compared to people who are not obese. This type of
research is an analytical type of research using quantitative methods with purposive sampling
techniques. The population in this study amounted to 354 adults aged 45-54 years who had been
diagnosed with hypertension by a doctor at the Krejengan Probolinggo District Health Center. This
study was conducted on adults at the Krejengan Probolinggo District Health Center using a
questionnaire and observation of antopometry, blood pressure. From the results of the bivariate test
analysis, the results showed that there was an influence of obesity risk factors on the incidence of
hypertension in adults at the Krejengan Probolinggo District Health Center. It is expected from the
results of this study, adults who experience hypertension and obesity to maintain a healthy lifestyle by
eating regularly balanced with taking medication regularly, adequate physical activity and good stress
management.