**3.2 Predicators of BP**

As shown in **Table 2**, VJP had the strongest correlation with the dependent variables, especially SBP. Because MO also had strong relationship with the dependent variables, models were adjusted for MO in both genders. Multiple regression was conducted to determine independent association of fatness and LP with resting BP (**Table 3**). LP was the only independent predictor (p < 0.001) of SBP and DBP in both


### **Table 1.**

*General characteristics of participants (n = 2047).*

### **Figure 1.**

*Prevalence of hypertension in participants.*


### **Table 2.**

*Correlation coefficients among BMI, VJP, and blood pressure.*


### **Table 3.**

*Fatness and leg power as predictors of SBP and DBP among participants.*

genders, the association with the SBP being stronger. Fatness was not significantly associated (p > 0.005) with SBP and DBP in both genders.
