Hypertension in children.
Indian J Pediatr
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2002 Dec; 69(12): 1077-81
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-79139
ABSTRACT
Abstract. Hypertension is a major public health issue in industrialized nations, affecting approximately 20% of adults. Hypertension often begins in childhood, and children with hypertension are very likely to be seen with this disorder as adults. The close associations of hypertension with atherosclerosis, coronary and cerebrovascular disease, diabetes and end-stage renal disease make it a major contributor to the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in adult population. (1) According to many studies performed in adult populations, the effective treatment of hypertension reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, renal disease and congestive heart failure. (2)
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Child
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Hypertension
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Antihypertensive Agents
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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