The Relationship between Under-Nutrition and Hypertension among Ellisras Children and Adolescents Aged 9 to 17 Years

The Relationship between Under-Nutrition and Hypertension among Ellisras Children and Adolescents Aged 9 to 17 Years

<i>Background</i>: Globally, under-nutrition and hypertension in children has been associated with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between under-nutrition and hypertension, furthermore,...

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Main Authors: Tumisho Praise Mphahlele, Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki, Winnie Maletladi Dibakwane, Sekgothe Mokgoatšana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
under-nutrition
African children
hypertension
muscle area
underweight
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/23/8926

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