A team of well-versed researchers conducted a standardized survey to gather data, encompassing demographics, lifestyle, medical history, and medication usage (19 (link)). Anthropometric characteristics, such as weight, height, and blood pressure, were measured in accordance with established protocols. Body Mass Index (BMI) was computed as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m2). Blood pressure readings were obtained twice using an automated electronic device (HEM-752 FUZZY, Omron, China), and the mean of these measurements was selected (20 (link)).
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