Prevalence of hypertension in schoolchildren based on repeated measurements and association with overweight.

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Arnaud Chiolero, Cachat,Michel Burnier,Fred Paccaud,Pascal Bovet,Arnaud Chiolero, Cachat,Michel Burnier,Fred Paccaud,Pascal Bovet,Arnaud Chiolero, Cachat,Michel Burnier,Fred Paccaud,Pascal Bovet,

OBJECTIVE: Most studies assess the prevalence of hypertension in pediatric populations based on blood pressure (BP) readings taken on a single visit. We determined the prevalence of hypertension measured on up to three visits in a Swiss pediatric population and examined the association between hypertension and overweight and selected other factors. METHODS: Anthropometric data and BP were measured in all children of the sixth school grade of the Vaud canton (Switzerland) in 2005-2006. 'Elevated BP' was defined according to sex-specific, age-specific and height-specific US reference data. BP was measured on up to two additional visits in children with elevated BP. 'Hypertension' was defined as 'elevated BP' on all three visits. RESULTS: Out of 6873 children, 5207 (76%) participated [2621 boys, 2586 girls; mean (SD) age, 12.3 (0.5) years]. The prevalence of elevated BP was 11.4, 3.8 and 2.2% on first, second and thirds visits, respectively; hence 2.2% had hypertension. Among hypertensive children, 81% had isolated systolic hypertension. Hypertension was associated with excess body weight, elevated heart rate and parents' history of hypertension. Of the children, 16.1% of boys and 12.4% of girls were overweight or obese (CDC criteria, body mass index >or= 85th percentile). Thirty-seven percent of cases of hypertension could be attributed to overweight or obesity. CONCLUSIONS: The proportion of children with elevated BP based on one visit was five times higher than based on three measurements taken at few-week intervals. Our data re-emphasize the need for prevention and control of overweight in children to curb the global hypertension burden.

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A Chiolero,F Cachat,M Burnier,F Paccaud,P Bovet,A Chiolero,F Cachat,M Burnier,F Paccaud,P Bovet,A Chiolero,F Cachat,M Burnier,F Paccaud,P Bovet,

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PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov

Journal: Journal of hypertension

VOLUME: 25

Page Numbers: 2209-17

Journal Abbreviation: J. Hypertens.

ISSN: 0263-6352

DAY: 8

MONTH: Nov

YEAR: 2007

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AFFILIATION: Community Prevention Unit, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University Hospital Center, University of Lausanne, Switzerland , Switzerland. arnaud.chiolero@chuv.ch

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