School screening programs to identify hypertension in Hispanic youth

• Main Authors: Austin M. Pollack (Author), Landon D. Hamilton (Author), NaNet A. Jenkins (Author), Paige C. Lueders (Author), Gary J. Luckasen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Elevated blood pressure during childhood can lead to hypertension in adulthood and is associated with an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease with early identification as the best option for prevention. This study examines the prevalence of hypertension in Hispanic and White youths and re...