Compared with those in the control group, pregnant women in the case group were more likely to have the following: a higher pre–pregnancy BMI, more weight gain during pregnancy, lower educational level, a family history of hypertension, a lower parity, less daily energy intake, a higher level of physical activity, higher C-reactive protein levels, less vegetables and fruits intake (all P < 0.05). Here, CRP is linked to Hypertension.