Key result
Prehypertension was observed in 17.7% of obese children compared to 1.5% of normal-weight controls, and was independently associated with male gender and insulin resistance.
Population
447 obese and 131 normal-weight outpatient children
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Prehypertension common in obese children and linked to insulin resistance; cross-sectional data leave prognostic implications open.
Cross-Sectional (n=578)
Absolute Event Rate: 17.7% vs 1.5%
In obese children, prehypertension is common (17.7%) and associated with insulin resistance and male gender, but not with early impairment in glomerular or left ventricular function.
Bonito et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=578). Obesity vs. Normal-weight was evaluated on Prevalence of prehypertension. Prehypertension was observed in 17.7% of obese children compared to 1.5% of normal-weight controls, and was independently associated with male gender and insulin resistance.
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