Prehypertension in Children and Adolescents: Association with Body Weight and Neck Circumference

Volume: 51, Issue: 1, Pages: 23 - 27
Published: Jan 1, 2012
Abstract
Objective The present study was undertaken to investigate the role of neck circumference (NC) in predicting prehypertension in children and adolescents. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study including 6,802 children and adolescents (3,631 boys and 3,171 girls) aged 5-18 years. Main anthropometric data and related information were collected. Results The prevalence of prehypertension was 14.4%, 16.4% and 17.1% in normal weight, overweight...
Paper Details
Title
Prehypertension in Children and Adolescents: Association with Body Weight and Neck Circumference
Published Date
Jan 1, 2012
Volume
51
Issue
1
Pages
23 - 27
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