Key result
Weight class and waist circumference were significantly associated with an increased risk of hypertension (3.4% prevalence), prehypertension (2.7%), and transient elevated blood pressure (10.4%).
Why the study?
Are weight excess and waist circumference associated with hypertension, prehypertension, and transient elevated blood pressure in children?
Population
5,131 unselected children (5-11 years) from Northern Italy
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May inform adiposity screening in pediatric BP assessment; leaves open longitudinal confirmation of causality and intervention effects.
Cross-Sectional (n=5,131)
Are weight excess and waist circumference associated with hypertension, prehypertension, and transient elevated blood pressure in children?
Weight excess and increased waist circumference are significantly associated with hypertension, prehypertension, and transient elevated blood pressure in children aged 5-11 years.
Genovesi et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension, Prehypertension, and Transient Elevated Blood Pressure (n=5,131). Weight excess and waist circumference vs. Normal weight and waist circumference was evaluated on Hypertension, prehypertension, and transient elevated blood pressure. Weight class and waist circumference were significantly associated with an increased risk of hypertension (3.4% prevalence), prehypertension (2.7%), and transient elevated blood pressure (10.4%).
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