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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

September 24, 2025

Prevalence of and factors influencing elevated blood pressure among Chinese adolescents: a cross-sectional study.

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Cross-sectional study reveals prevalence of elevated blood pressure in adolescents, suggesting BMI and sex influence risk.

The study found that 22.7% of adolescents aged 13-17 had elevated blood pressure, indicating a significant health concern in this population.
Increased body mass index and neck circumference were associated with higher blood pressure risk, with odds ratios of 1.026 and 1.099 respectively.
Data was collected through questionnaires and medical examinations in a cross-sectional study involving over 8500 students across 11 schools.
Findings highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies for girls, who exhibited a higher risk of elevated blood pressure compared to boys.

Zheng et al. (2025) studied this question.

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