Key result
Obesity was associated with a 1.8-fold higher prevalence of hypertension compared to non-obese children (4.7% vs 2.6%, p<0.05) among Iraqi primary school students.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,427)
Yes
Effect estimate: 1.8 fold higher
Absolute Event Rate: 4.7% vs 2.6%
p-value: p=<0.05
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The prevalence of hypertension among Iraqi primary school children was 1.7%, with a significantly higher prevalence in obese children, emphasizing the importance of routine blood pressure screening and weight management in this population.
Mahmood D. Subhi (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=1,427). Obesity vs. Non-obese children was evaluated on Hypertension prevalence (1.8 fold higher, p=<0.05). Obesity was associated with a 1.8-fold higher prevalence of hypertension compared to non-obese children (4.7% vs 2.6%, p<0.05) among Iraqi primary school students.
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