Key result
Italian children aged 5-12 years had 90th and 95th blood pressure percentiles 3-8 mmHg higher than American standards, while older males had levels 2-3 mmHg higher.
Population
11,519 healthy individuals (6,258 boys and 5,261 girls) aged 5-17 years in various locations throughout Italy.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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National Italian BP curves may better flag at-risk youth than US references; leaves open need for outcome validation before adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=11,519)
Yes
This study establishes national blood pressure percentile curves for Italian children and adolescents, noting slightly higher upper percentiles compared to American standards.
Menghetti et al. (1999) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy individuals (blood pressure standards) (n=11,519). Italian children population vs. American and Northern European standards was evaluated on Systolic and diastolic blood pressure percentiles. Italian children aged 5-12 years had 90th and 95th blood pressure percentiles 3-8 mmHg higher than American standards, while older males had levels 2-3 mmHg higher.
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