Why the study?
The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of high blood pressure and hypertension among European children and adolescents from 1990 to the present.
High blood pressure and hypertension are prevalent among European children and adolescents, particularly those with obesity, highlighting the need for early screening.
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Substantial prevalence of elevated BP among European youth supports routine screening in primary care; leaves open trends, causes, and interventions for prospective studies.
Rietz et al. (2025) studied this question.
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