What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study investigates the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and its association with obesity, dyslipidemia, and vitamin D in Saudi adolescents.

November 21, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

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Cross-sectional study shows 21.1% undiagnosed hypertension in Saudi adolescents, indicating obesity and dyslipidemia as key risk factors.

The study investigates the prevalence of undiagnosed hypertension and its association with obesity, dyslipidemia, and vitamin D in Saudi adolescents.
Cross-sectional study design
Involved 4760 adolescents, aged 14.4 ± 1.6 years
Measured anthropometrics, fasting glucose, and lipid profiles
Assessed serum vitamin D levels
21.1% of adolescents had undiagnosed hypertension
84.4% had vitamin D deficiency
22% had dyslipidemia
Obesity was strongly associated with hypertension (OR = 1.7)
Lipid abnormalities showed sex differences among participants

Amer et al. (2025) studied this question.

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