ArticleJournal of diabetes and metabolic disorders2026
Clinical determinants of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults attending the Zakho emergency department, Kurdistan Region, Iraq.
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Background: Elevated blood pressure is a major public health problem and key risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Age and obesity strongly influence blood pressure, yet data from Iraqi emergency departments are limited. This study assessed systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels and evaluated the independent associations of age, body mass index (BMI), random blood sugar, pulse rate, and oxygen saturation with blood pressure, with a primary focus on age and BMI. Methods: From September to November 2025, 440 adult patients (192 males, 248 females; ages 18-88) who visited the Zakho Emergency Department were included in this retrospective cross-sectional study using convenience sampling approach. BMI was categorized as normal weight (18.5-24.9), overweight (25-29.9), and obese (≥ 30). Clinical and demographic factors were examined. To identify independent determinants of systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), correlation and separate multivariable linear regression analyses were conducted. Results: BMI and age were strongly associated with both SBP and DBP ( Conclusion: BMI and age independently predict blood pressure in emergency patients, while random glucose, pulse rate, and SpO₂ show limited value. These findings highlight the need for obesity-focused prevention and blood pressure screening.
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