The impact of obesity and hypertension on public health is increasing worldwide. According to studies, obese people are prone to hypertension and vice versa. Although not all underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms are clarified, it is known that overweight and obesity are related to an activation of sympathetic nervous system, impaired kidney function, artery wall thickening and certain changes in the hormonal system, regulating blood pressure. Altogether these factors contribute to an increase in blood pressure, which then independently affects target organs.
The link between obesity and hypertension is well established. Furthermore, studies also have shown that there is a reverse dependence between body weight and blood pressure: whilst reducing the former, simultaneously better control of the latter is achieved.