Key result
New Chinese pediatric reference values show SBP averages ~10 mm Hg lower than US standards.
Why the study?
Raised blood pressure in Chinese children may lead to future hypertension, but height-specific blood pressure reference values were lacking.
Comparison
Blood pressure percentiles compared with existing Chinese and US recommendations
Design
Cross-sectional analysis of Chinese Health and Nutrition Surveys 1999-2009
Authors
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May support Chinese-specific BP references in screening; leaves open outcome validation versus US norms.
Cross-Sectional (n=11,949)
Yes
This study provides the first height-specific blood pressure reference values for Chinese children and adolescents, demonstrating lower SBP levels compared to US counterparts.
Yan et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Blood pressure reference values (n=11,949). Age and height-specific blood pressure percentiles vs. Existing Chinese and US recommendations was evaluated on 50th, 90th, and 95th percentiles of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The first height-specific blood pressure reference values for non-overweight Chinese children aged 7-17 years were established, showing lower systolic blood pressure levels by an average of 9-10 mm Hg compared to US reference values.
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