Key result
Obesity was a significant risk factor for hypertension in adolescents (OR 3.085; 95% CI 2.330-4.084), with confirmed hypertension prevalence reaching 5.9% to 8.8% depending on the guidelines used.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence and what are the risk factors for hypertension in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years?
Population
42 025 adolescents aged 12 to 17 years in China
Design
Population-based multicenter study
Authors
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Cross-sectional prevalence estimates should not alter pediatric screening thresholds; leaves open need for longitudinal outcome validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=42,025)
Yes
What is the prevalence and what are the risk factors for hypertension in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years?
Odds Ratio: 3.085 (95% CI 2.33–4.084)
The prevalence of confirmed hypertension in Chinese adolescents is high (5.9%-8.8%), and relying on a single blood pressure measurement leads to significant overestimation.
Liu et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=42,025). Obesity vs. Non-obese was evaluated on Hypertension (OR 3.085, 95% CI 2.330-4.084). Obesity was a significant risk factor for hypertension in adolescents (OR 3.085; 95% CI 2.330-4.084), with confirmed hypertension prevalence reaching 5.9% to 8.8% depending on the guidelines used.
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