Prehypertension in Children and Adolescents: Association with Body Weight and Neck Circumference
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...
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Title
Prehypertension in Children and Adolescents: Association with Body Weight and Neck Circumference
Published Date
Jan 1, 2012
Journal
Volume
51
Issue
1
Pages
23 - 27
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