Key result
Universal blood pressure screening in children and adolescents currently lacks experimental evidence to determine whether its benefits outweigh the potential harms.
Why the study?
Does universal blood pressure screening reduce cardiovascular diseases in children and adolescents?
Population
Children and adolescents
Design
Review
Authors
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Universal BP screening not yet warranted in children; leaves open net benefit pending experimental data.
Does universal blood pressure screening reduce cardiovascular diseases in children and adolescents?
The evidence for universal blood pressure screening in children remains unclear, highlighting a critical need for studies evaluating its long-term benefits, harms, and absolute cardiovascular risk associations.
Chioléro et al. (2013) conducted a review in Elevated blood pressure. Blood pressure screening was evaluated. Universal blood pressure screening in children and adolescents currently lacks experimental evidence to determine whether its benefits outweigh the potential harms.
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