Essential hypertension in early and mid-adolescence.
Indian J Pediatr
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2007 Nov; 74(11): 1007-11
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-82437
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To detect prevalence of essential hypertension in early and mid adolescents and to identify various risk factors.METHODS:
Blood pressure was recorded in 503 apparently normal school students in 10 to 16 yr age group as per standard guidelines. Detailed clinical examination was done in all cases. A detailed questionnaire was sent to parents.RESULTS:
6.16% of adolescents had high blood pressure at the end of fourth screening. Both systolic and diastolic hypertensions were documented. Increased body mass index and reduced consumption of vegetables and fruits were found to be statistically significant risk factors for hypertension.CONCLUSION:
Multiple blood pressure recordings are essential for accurate diagnosis of hypertension. There is a high prevalence of essential hypertension amongst adolescents in Mysore city with modifiable risk factors for hypertension.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Adolescent
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Hypertension
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India
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Practice guideline
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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