Key result
Urban living is linked to ~23% higher prevalence of pediatric hypertension in non-overweight Chinese youth.
Why the study?
There is a lack of data on the prevalence of pre-high blood pressure and high blood pressure based on recent international blood pressure references in non-overweight children and adolescents.
What is the prevalence of pre-high blood pressure and high blood pressure among non-overweight children and adolescents in developed regions of China?
Population
588,097 non-overweight children and adolescents aged 6-17 years in developed regions of China
Comparison
Urban vs rural areas and socioeconomic status groups
Design
Cross-sectional study from National Surveys on Chinese Students' Constitution and Health 2015
Authors
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Supports BP screening in non-overweight youth; leaves open longitudinal risks and targeted interventions.
Cross-Sectional (n=588,097)
Yes
What is the prevalence of pre-high blood pressure and high blood pressure among non-overweight children and adolescents in developed regions of China?
Absolute Event Rate: 20.55% vs 16.71%
A significant proportion of non-overweight children and adolescents in China have elevated blood pressure, highlighting the need for routine blood pressure monitoring even in non-overweight youth.
Tian et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Pre-high blood pressure and high blood pressure (n=588,097). Urban residence vs. Rural residence was evaluated on Prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP). Among 588,097 non-overweight Chinese children and adolescents, the prevalence of high blood pressure was 18.25%, with higher rates in urban (20.55%) versus rural (16.71%) areas.
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