ABSTRACT
Hypertension is major risk factor for many illnesses. Studies have shown that burden of hypertension in children is increasing. Hence, this study was conducted to find distribution of blood pressure and correlates among School Going Children of Nalanda District. Mean SBP was 107.1±7.8 mm of Hg and mean DBP was 71.0±4.4 mm of Hg. It was seen that mean SBP and DBP were higher for males as compared to females (p=0.00) and higher age (p<0.05) and not related to religion (p>0.05) and socioeconomic status (p>0.05). Routine BP measurement in children is vital.
ABSTRACT
PFTs are important tool for assessment of respiratory system. This study was conducted among 189 adolescent medicos of VIMS, Pawapuri to assess the pulmonary function tests. It was observed that the difference in FVC for males and females was not significant (p=0.16). FEV1 for males and females were different significantly (p=0.02). However, FEV1/ FVC % was similar in males and females (p=0.76). PEFR was different in males and females but this difference was not significant (p=0.053). This provides baseline data of PFTs for adolescent age group in this area.