Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) ›› 2026, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (1): 192-198.doi: 10.13481/j.1671-587X.20260120

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Prospective dynamic cohort study on correlation between atherogenic index of plasma and risk of hypertension

Jinli YAN1,Tao YAN1,Yuan SHEN2,Xingyue QI2,Nan ZHANG2,Hailing LI3,Chunfa ZHANG1,Lei XU1,Han BAO1(),Xingguang ZHANG1()   

  1. 1.Department of Health Statistics,School of Public Health,Inner Mongolia Medical University,Hohhot 010000,China
    2.Department of Health Inspection and Quarantine,School of Public Health,Inner Mongolia Medical University,Hohhot 010000,China
    3.Department of Epidemiology,School of Public Health,Inner Mongolia Medical University,Hohhot 010000,China
  • Received:2025-03-29 Accepted:2025-05-16 Online:2026-01-28 Published:2026-02-24
  • Contact: Han BAO,Xingguang ZHANG E-mail:baohan5082@163.com;zxg311@126.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the association between atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) and the risk of hypertension, and to clarify the application value of AIP as a risk predictor for hypertension. Methods The subjects were derived from a prospective cohort population established using a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method. Based on the AIP quartiles, the included subjects were divided into four groups (Q1 group, Q2 group, Q3 group, and Q4 group). The association between AIP and the risk of hypertension was explored using the Cox regression model, and subgroup analysis and interaction tests were employed to assess gender and age differences in this association. Results A total of 2 532 subjects were included in this study (632 in Q1 group, 634 in Q2 group, 633 in Q3 group, and 633 in Q4 group). The median follow-up time was 4.69 years, and 1 587 subjects eventually developed hypertension (the incidence rate was 62.68%). Compared with Q1, Q2, and Q3 groups, the male proportion in Q4 group was 35.70%, and a smoking proportion was 36.90%; the body mass index(BMI) and fasting plasma glucose(FPG) levels (P<0.001). Based on a cohort study and multiple factor Cox regression model analysis, compared with Q1 group, the risk of hypertension in Q4 groups was increased by 24% [hazard ratio(HR)=1.24, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.07-1.44, P=0.004]. The interaction test results and subgroup analysis showed that there was an interaction between age and gender and AIP (P<0.05); in the female population (HR=1.42, 95%CI=1.16-1.73, P=0.001) and<60 year old population (HR=1.31, 95%CI=1.11-1.54, P=0.001), high AIP was a risk factor for developing hypertension. Conclusion An elevated AIP is associated with a higher risk of hypertension, particularly in the female and<60 year old populations where a higher AIP is closely related to the occurrence of hypertension.

Key words: Hypertension, Atherogenic index of plasma, Prospective cohort study, Predictive index, Cox regression model

CLC Number: 

  • R181