Family history of arterial hypertension and central adiposity: impact on blood pressure in schoolchildren

• Main Authors: Tatiana Aparecida Affornali Tozo (Author), Maria Lourdes Gisi (Author), Caroline Brand (Author), Carla Marisa Maia Moreira (Author), Beatriz Oliveira Pereira (Author), Neiva Leite (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background A family history of arterial hypertension is an important risk factor for arterial hypertension. This study aimed to verify the mediating role of high central adiposity in the relationship between family history of arterial hypertension and blood pressure in schoolchildren. Metho...