Samaa Musa

• MBBS
• Investigating the association between blood pressure and lung measures in the Gateshead Millennium study

Many studies have found that as lung function decreases, blood pressure increases in adulthood. This is important, as impaired lung function has been found to increase the risk of developing a number of cardiovascular diseases including hypertension. Growth and development in childhood has an impact on health in later life, yet few studies have looked at this in association with cardiovascular disease development. Detecting an association in earlier life can help to identify individuals at most risk of developing cardiovascular diseases in the future and potentially prevent this.

This research study will investigate whether there is an association between blood pressure and lung function in children aged 12 from the Gateshead Millennium Study. A statistical analysis was completed involving blood pressure and lung function measurements to assess any association that may be present. Factors such as gender, age, height, body mass index, smoking and social deprivation were taken into account. 

Funding source: Newcastle University

Supervisor: Prof Mark Pearce