Anthropometric indices, but not birth weight, are associated with high blood pressure risk among Malay adolescents in Kuala Lumpur

• Main Authors: Bee Koon Poh (Author), Yeow Nyin Ang (Author), Giin Shang Yeo (Author), Yong Zhuan Lee (Author), Shoo Thien Lee (Author), Jasmine Siew Min Chia (Author), Bee Suan Wee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: With the high prevalence of hypertension, it is important to determine its predictors early. The aim of this study was to determine the association between blood pressure with anthropometric indices and birth weight among a population of Malay adolescents in Kuala Lumpur. Design and meth...