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ArticleCommunications medicine2025

Potential influence of geomagnetic activity on blood pressure statistical fluctuations at mid-magnetic latitudes.

Pengzhi He, Chen Li, Minlan Xu, Ruilong Guo, Alexander William Degeling, Timo Pitkänen, Yude Bu, Xiangyun Zheng, Yue Zhang, Xianghong Jia and 16 more

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Article in Communications medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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26 authors.

Pengzhi He *Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Chen Li *Department of Endocrinology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), Qingdao, China.
Minlan XuDepartment of Social Work, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Ruilong GuoShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7125-0942
Alexander William DegelingShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Timo PitkänenShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Yude BuSchool of Mathematics and Statistics, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Xiangyun ZhengDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Yue ZhangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Xianghong JiaShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Anmin TianShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Chenyao HanShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-6476-0734
Shifeng WangCollege of Science, Tibet University, Lhasa, China.
Tianlu ChenKey Laboratory of Cosmic Rays, Tibet University, Ministry of Education, Lhasa, China.
Jiangping FangSchool of Ecology and Environment, Tibet University, Lhasa, China.
Shaowei SunDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Wenlong LiuSchool of Space and Earth Sciences, Beihang University, Beijing, China.
Jinbin CaoSchool of Space and Earth Sciences, Beihang University, Beijing, China.
Kimmen QuanDepartment of Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
Zhiyuan CongSchool of Ecology and Environment, Tibet University, Lhasa, China.
Dedong MaDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Qiugang ZongSchool of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Suiyan FuSchool of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Shutao YaoShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China.
Huanhu ZhangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Weihai, China. 18660377179@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1641-2520
Quanqi ShiShandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy and Solar-Terrestrial Environment, School of Space Science and Technology, Shandong University, Weihai, China. sqq@sdu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6835-4751

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 42225405National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 42275135National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 42350710200
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSolar activity and the consequent geomagnetic activity (GMA) profoundly influence human biological rhythms and cardiovascular system functions. Although the response of blood pressure (BP) to GMA has attracted considerable attention, it is unclear whether the GMA can have an influence alone and how it occurs.

methodsIn this six-year time series analysis, we collated over 500,000 BP measurements from two representative cities (Qingdao and Weihai) at mid-magnetic latitudes in China. Using various statistical methods, we analyzed the correlation between BP and the GMA (represented by Ap index) and their quasi-periodic fluctuations. Additionally, we conducted a comparative analysis of the influence of other environmental factors (air temperature and PM2.5) on BP.

resultsThe statistical BP level fluctuations correlate with the GMA. Both BP and the GMA index exhibit similar annual bimodal patterns and multiple periodicities, including 12-month and 6-month cycles, and an intermittent 3-month cycle. In contrast, other known environmental factors influencing BP such as air temperature and PM2.5 do not exhibit similar periodicities, particularly they lack 3-month cycles. In years with higher GMA levels, the BP shows stronger correlations with the Ap index and responds on a shorter timescale. Additionally, BP in females appears to be more strongly correlated with GMA.

conclusionsOur findings highlight potential risks to individuals with hypertension with elevated GMA levels, deepen our understanding of GMA's role in human health, and offer insights for healthcare policymakers on the clinical significance of the geomagnetic environment.

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PMCPMC12038039

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