Uric Acid, BMI, and Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio Mediate the Relationship Between Soft Drink Consumption and Systolic Blood Pressure: A Nationwide Structural Equation Model Pathways Among Adolescents and Young Adults Across Indonesia

Maria Dyah Kurniasari, Ferry Fredy Karwur, Kristiawan Prasetyo Agung Nugroho, Farida Sonya Mangma, Elisa Esa Naftali, Undergraduate Nursing Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Satya Wacana Christian University, Undergraduate Nutrition Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Satya Wacana Christian University

Biological Research For Nursing: Integrating Biobehavioral Research into Health Care

Published online on December 07, 2025

Abstract

Biological Research For Nursing, Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 230-241, April 2026.
Background:Adolescent hypertension is an emerging global issue, with metabolic and inflammatory dysregulation potentially preceding cardiovascular disease. Increasing soft drinks and fast food consumption has been associated with obesity and metabolic ...