Key result
Age above 10 years was significantly and independently associated with an increased risk of elevated blood pressure (adjusted RR 3.63) among primary school children in Tanzania.
Population
446 primary school children aged 6-17 years from 9 randomly selected schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support age-targeted BP screening in similar settings; leaves open causality and generalizability pending prospective studies.
Cross-Sectional (n=446)
Yes
Relative Risk: 3.63 (95% CI 1.03–7.82)
p-value: p=0.0450
Elevated blood pressure is prevalent among primary school children in Tanzania, highlighting the need for early screening and interventions targeting older age and overweight/obesity.
Muhihi et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Elevated blood pressure (n=446). Age above 10 years vs. Age 10 years or less was evaluated on Elevated blood pressure (average SBP and/or DBP ≥ 90th percentile) (adjusted RR 3.63, 95% CI 1.03-7.82, p=0.0450). Age above 10 years was significantly and independently associated with an increased risk of elevated blood pressure (adjusted RR 3.63) among primary school children in Tanzania.
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