Key result
Blood pressure screening during a college oral health program identified elevated blood pressure in 13.4% (56 of 416) of students, with male gender significantly associated with higher risk (p<0.001).
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of elevated blood pressure in college students attending an oral health program?
Population
416 college students attending an annual oral health program
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports BP screening in dental visits for young adults; leaves open need for prospective outcome studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=416)
What is the prevalence of elevated blood pressure in college students attending an oral health program?
Routine blood pressure screening in young adult dental patients identifies a significant proportion (13.4%) with elevated readings, highlighting the importance of screening regardless of age.
Pyle et al. (2000) conducted a cross-sectional in Elevated blood pressure (n=416). Blood pressure screening was evaluated on Prevalence of elevated blood pressure readings. Blood pressure screening during a college oral health program identified elevated blood pressure in 13.4% (56 of 416) of students, with male gender significantly associated with higher risk (p<0.001).
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