Body mass index and waist-to-height ratio cut-offs as predictors of high blood pressure in adolescents

Body mass index and waist-to-height ratio cut-offs as predictors of high blood pressure in adolescents

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Obesity is associated with increased risk for high blood pressure (BP). Although a routine BP measurement is indicated for all children visiting pediatric practice, recognition of children particularly at risk may save times. The aim of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Kurnia Febriana, Neti Nurani, Madarina Julia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia 2015-04-01
Series:Medical Journal of Indonesia
Subjects:
adolescents
BMI-for-age Z-score
blood pressure
waist-to-height ratio
Online Access:http://mji.ui.ac.id/journal/index.php/mji/article/view/1200

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