Why the study?
Does initial blood pressure predict stable high blood pressure in adolescents over a 4-year follow-up?
Population
17,634 children aged 12-13 years screened, with a follow-up cohort of 3,323 comprising the upper 5% of…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4 years
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Supports early BP monitoring in adolescents; leaves open whether interventions modify tracking trajectories.
Does initial blood pressure predict stable high blood pressure in adolescents over a 4-year follow-up?
Initial blood pressure readings and associated factors are significant predictors of stable high blood pressure in adolescents over a 4-year period.
Török et al. (1986) studied this question.
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