Key result
Overweight and obesity were highly prevalent among children and adolescents and were associated with higher systolic, diastolic, and pulse pressure compared to normal weight.
Why the study?
Is overweight and obesity associated with elevated blood pressure in children and adolescents?
Population
8,555 students (4,325 boys and 4,230 girls) aged 7-18 years in Shandong, China
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports BP monitoring in overweight youth; leaves open causal effects and intervention benefits.
Cross-Sectional (n=8,555)
Is overweight and obesity associated with elevated blood pressure in children and adolescents?
There is a high prevalence of overweight, obesity, and relatively high blood pressure among children and adolescents in Shandong, China, with blood pressure increasing alongside weight status.
Zhang et al. (2011) conducted a cross-sectional in Overweight, obesity, and hypertension (n=8,555). Overweight and obesity vs. Normal weight was evaluated on Prevalence of overweight, obesity, and relatively high blood pressure, and blood pressure levels across weight groups. Overweight and obesity were highly prevalent among children and adolescents and were associated with higher systolic, diastolic, and pulse pressure compared to normal weight.
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