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Initial blood pressure levels were negatively associated with subsequent changes in systolic and diastolic pressure, suggesting no 'horse-racing' of blood pressure during childhood.
Cohort (n=462)
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Initial blood pressure levels in children are negatively associated with subsequent changes in blood pressure, suggesting no 'horse-racing' effect during childhood.
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Does not support horse-racing BP changes in childhood; leaves open mechanisms in prospective cohorts.
Hofman et al. (1983) conducted a cohort in General population (n=462). Initial blood pressure and other baseline characteristics was evaluated on Rate of change in blood pressure. Initial blood pressure levels were negatively associated with subsequent changes in systolic and diastolic pressure, suggesting no 'horse-racing' of blood pressure during childhood.
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