High blood pressure in school children: prevalence and risk factors

• Main Authors: Rivers Patrick A (Author), Bayona Manuel (Author), Menchaca John (Author), Bae Sejong (Author), Egbuchunam Christie U (Author), Urrutia-Rojas Ximena (Author), Singh Karan P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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 =...