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Essential hypertension in early and mid-adolescence

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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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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Mysore, India

    M. R. Savitha, B. Krishnamurthy, Sudhindra Shayana R. Fatthepur & A. M. Yashwanth Kumar

  2. Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Mysore, India

    Mudassir Azeez Khan

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Savitha, M.R., Krishnamurthy, B., Fatthepur, S.S.R. et al. Essential hypertension in early and mid-adolescence. Indian J Pediatr 74, 1007–1011 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-007-0185-9

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