Key result
Blood pressure screening at well-child visits increased from 50% in 1985 to 61% in 1996, but rates continue to fall short of current recommendations.
Cross-Sectional
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 61% vs 50%
Rates of blood pressure screening at well-child visits increased between 1985 and 1996 but continue to fall short of recommendations, with high-risk children not screened more frequently than lower-risk peers.
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Despite modest gains, screening rates remain below recommendations; leaves open whether targeted strategies can close gaps in pediatric practice.
Moran et al. (2003) conducted a cross-sectional in Well-child visits. Year 1996 vs. Year 1985 was evaluated on Proportion of well visits at which blood pressure was checked. Blood pressure screening at well-child visits increased from 50% in 1985 to 61% in 1996, but rates continue to fall short of current recommendations.
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