The Prevalence of Hypertension in Children and Adolescents and Affecting Factors

Introduction: The incidence of hypertension (HT) has recently increased among children, and factors affecting the development of HT vary between regions; therefore, we determined the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) and HT in children and adolescents in our region and risk factors affecting HT...

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Published in:Istanbul medical journal 2022-11, Vol.23 (4), p.237-240
Main Authors: Kilicaslan, Cengizhan, Arslan, Sukru
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age groups
Analysis
blood pressure
children
Children & youth
Gender differences
Hypertension
Nomograms
Obesity
Overweight
Pediatrics
Regression analysis
Risk factors
Socioeconomic factors
Teenagers
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Summary:Introduction: The incidence of hypertension (HT) has recently increased among children, and factors affecting the development of HT vary between regions; therefore, we determined the prevalence of high blood pressure (BP) and HT in children and adolescents in our region and risk factors affecting HT. Methods: BP measurements were properly conducted in 3170 children and adolescents aged between seven and 17 years in our province. Children's BP measurements evaluated anthropometrically were also classified under the nomograms of the American Academy of Pediatrics-2017. Statistical analysis were evaluated regarding gender, age, and anthropometric values. Results: HT was detected in 4.83% of 1592 children aged between seven and 12 years, and 7.6% of 1,578 children aged between 13 and 17 years, with a total rate of 6.21% (n=197). The risks of high BP and HT increased 1.231 times with a one- year increase in age (p
ISSN:2619-9793
1304-8503
2148-094X
DOI:10.4274/imj.galenos.2022.78137