Key result
German oscillometric BP reference values derived from nonoverweight children yielded 95th percentiles up to 3 mm Hg lower for SBP and 2 mm Hg lower for DBP compared with the total sample.
Cross-Sectional (n=12,199)
German blood pressure reference values derived exclusively from nonoverweight children using oscillometric devices provide lower, more accurate 95th percentiles compared to references that include overweight children.
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Highlights potential overestimation of hypertension prevalence with inclusive references; leaves open prospective outcome studies to guide practice.
Neuhauser et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy children and adolescents (n=12,199). German BP reference values (oscillometric) vs. US references and total sample was evaluated on Gender-specific systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) BP percentiles accounting for age and height. German oscillometric BP reference values derived from nonoverweight children yielded 95th percentiles up to 3 mm Hg lower for SBP and 2 mm Hg lower for DBP compared with the total sample.
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