Population
6,346 children aged 7 to 17 years
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
10 minutes
Authors
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Supports 10-min rest before pediatric BP measurement to limit overestimation; leaves open effects on hypertension classification.
Standardized conditions and a 10-minute resting period are important for accurate blood pressure evaluation in children, as systolic BP can fall significantly during this time.
Jureidini et al. (1988) studied this question.
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