High blood pressure in school children: prevalence and risk factors

High blood pressure in school children: prevalence and risk factors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) and associated risk factors in school children 8 to 13 years of age.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Elementary school children (n =...

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Main Authors: Rivers Patrick A, Bayona Manuel, Menchaca John, Bae Sejong, Egbuchunam Christie U, Urrutia-Rojas Ximena, Singh Karan P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/6/32

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