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Močnik M, Marčun Varda N. Preventive Cardiovascular Measures in Children with Elevated Blood Pressure. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:1001. [PMID: 39202743 PMCID: PMC11355442 DOI: 10.3390/life14081001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2024] [Revised: 08/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries and are becoming increasingly significant in developing nations. Many cardiovascular risk factors originate early in life, even prenatally. Elevated blood pressure and hypertension are gaining attention in paediatrics due to their rising prevalence and impact on early cardiovascular risk in adulthood. Along with non-modifiable risk factors for hypertension, several modifiable factors can be addressed through primordial and primary prevention, emphasising lifestyle modifications. When these measures fail and elevated blood pressure develops, early detection is crucial (secondary prevention). Regular blood pressure measurement, a simple and non-invasive procedure, should be a standard practice in paediatric clinical settings. Diagnosing elevated blood pressure and hypertension should adhere to recommended guidelines. Lifestyle modifications are the first-line therapy for primary hypertension in children; if a secondary cause is identified, targeted treatment can be implemented, but a healthy lifestyle remains essential. The early detection and treatment of high-risk blood pressure enable timely interventions to prevent complications (tertiary prevention). Collectively, these preventive measures aim to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. Furthermore, quaternary prevention seeks to avoid unnecessary or harmful medical interventions including unwarranted examinations and pharmacotherapy. This underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and treatment of elevated blood pressure and hypertension and emphasises the need for primordial and primary prevention to minimise unnecessary clinical interventions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mirjam Močnik
- Department of Paediatrics, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska Ulica 5, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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- Department of Paediatrics, University Medical Centre Maribor, Ljubljanska Ulica 5, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
- Medical Faculty, University of Maribor, Taborska 8, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
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Kos M, Nađ T, Stanojević L, Lukić M, Stupin A, Drenjančević I, Pušeljić S, Davidović Cvetko E, Mihaljević Z, Dumančić D, Jukić I. Estimation of Salt Intake in Normotensive and Hypertensive Children: The Role of Body Weight. Nutrients 2023; 15:736. [PMID: 36771442 PMCID: PMC9921955 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The connection between increased dietary salt intake and arterial hypertension has been recognized for a long time, even in children. This study aimed to investigate salt consumption in normotensive and hypertensive children and evaluate their dietary habits. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of fifty participants were included in this cross-sectional study: twenty-five normotensive children and 25 children of both sexes with essential arterial hypertension from 12-17 years old. Subjects' body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, body composition and arterial blood pressure were measured, and their daily salt intake was calculated from 24-h urine samples. Using the food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), the data on the average daily total energy and food intakes were collected and analyzed using a suitable program. RESULTS Estimated daily salt intake was significantly higher in hypertensive compared to normotensive children, and this is positively associated with blood pressure and body mass index (BMI). Hypertensive children had significantly higher BMIs, which also positively correlated with blood pressure. Consistently, resting metabolic rate (kcal) is higher in hypertensive children compared to normotensive, and this is also associated with blood pressure. Reported energy intake is also enlarged in hypertensive compared to normotensive children and for both groups, levels are significantly higher than the recommended values. CONCLUSIONS Our study results confirm the relationship between daily salt consumption, blood pressure and body weight. Sodium consumption related to blood pressure and body weight among children. Cardiovascular disease prevention should start in early childhood by reducing salt intake and preventing overweight/obesity since these are two of the most important modifiable risk factors for hypertension.
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- Martina Kos
- Clinic of Pediatrics, University Hospital Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Clinic of Pediatrics, University Hospital Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Institute and Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Scientific Centre of Excellence for Personalized Health Care, University of Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Institute and Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Scientific Centre of Excellence for Personalized Health Care, University of Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Clinic of Pediatrics, University Hospital Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Lavoslav Ružička College of Applied Sciences of Vukovar, Županijska 50, HR-32000 Vukovar, Croatia
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- Institute and Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Scientific Centre of Excellence for Personalized Health Care, University of Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Institute and Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Osijek, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Scientific Centre of Excellence for Personalized Health Care, University of Osijek, Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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Howe CG, Margetaki K, Vafeiadi M, Roumeliotaki T, Karachaliou M, Kogevinas M, McConnell R, Eckel SP, Conti DV, Kippler M, Farzan SF, Chatzi L. Prenatal metal mixtures and child blood pressure in the Rhea mother-child cohort in Greece. Environ Health 2021; 20:1. [PMID: 33407552 PMCID: PMC7789252 DOI: 10.1186/s12940-020-00685-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Child blood pressure (BP) is predictive of future cardiovascular risk. Prenatal exposure to metals has been associated with higher BP in childhood, but most studies have evaluated elements individually and measured BP at a single time point. We investigated impacts of prenatal metal mixture exposures on longitudinal changes in BP during childhood and elevated BP at 11 years of age. METHODS The current study included 176 mother-child pairs from the Rhea Study in Heraklion, Greece and focused on eight elements (antimony, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, lead, magnesium, molybdenum, selenium) measured in maternal urine samples collected during pregnancy (median gestational age at collection: 12 weeks). BP was measured at approximately 4, 6, and 11 years of age. Covariate-adjusted Bayesian Varying Coefficient Kernel Machine Regression and Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) were used to evaluate metal mixture impacts on baseline and longitudinal changes in BP (from ages 4 to 11) and the development of elevated BP at age 11, respectively. BKMR results were compared using static versus percentile-based cutoffs to define elevated BP. RESULTS Molybdenum and lead were the mixture components most consistently associated with BP. J-shaped relationships were observed between molybdenum and both systolic and diastolic BP at age 4. Similar associations were identified for both molybdenum and lead in relation to elevated BP at age 11. For molybdenum concentrations above the inflection points (~ 40-80 μg/L), positive associations with BP at age 4 were stronger at high levels of lead. Lead was positively associated with BP measures at age 4, but only at high levels of molybdenum. Potential interactions between molybdenum and lead were also identified for BP at age 11, but were sensitive to the cutoffs used to define elevated BP. CONCLUSIONS Prenatal exposure to high levels of molybdenum and lead, particularly in combination, may contribute to higher BP at age 4. These early effects appear to persist throughout childhood, contributing to elevated BP in adolescence. Future studies are needed to identify the major sources of molybdenum and lead in this population.
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- Caitlin G. Howe
- Department of Epidemiology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Dartmouth College, 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03766 USA
- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA
- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete Greece
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- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete Greece
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- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete Greece
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- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete Greece
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- ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA USA
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Martinis O, Čoklo M, Aladrović J, Belavić A, Missoni S. ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS, DIETARY HABITS, SERUM LIPID AND GLUCOSE LEVELS IN RELATION TO HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG ADOLESCENT BOYS AND GIRLS IN CROATIA. Acta Clin Croat 2020; 59:672-685. [PMID: 34285438 PMCID: PMC8253067 DOI: 10.20471/acc.2020.59.04.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The aim was to determine differences in anthropometric measurements, dietary habits, serum lipid and glucose levels in relation to high blood pressure (BP) among adolescent boys and girls in Croatia. The specific aim was to determine the effect of dietary habits and lifestyle on high BP in adolescents according to sex. The study included 260 (68.2%) adolescent girls and 121 (31.8%) boys with anthropometric data obtained (without missing values) from 246 girls and 111 boys. Participants answered questions from the questionnaire and anthropometric BP and blood test values were obtained. Non-parametric tests were used in analyses of reference intervals of systolic and diastolic BP in adolescent boys and girls according to age. High BP was defined as ≥90th percentile for adolescent girls and boys, with a value of ≥135/87.5 mm Hg. Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze differences in anthropometric and laboratory values between the groups of girls and boys with high (≤90th percentile) and normal BP. Increase in systolic and diastolic BP was noted in the adolescents. In girls, BP values showed a decreasing systolic and increasing diastolic BP trend with age. Girls with high BP had a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) (p=0.020), waist circumference (WC) (p=0.002), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) (p=0.016), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) (p=0.043), hip circumference (HC) (p=0.015), triglyceride (TG) levels (p=0.021), higher prevalence of unhealthy diet at school breakfast (p=0.008) and lower prevalence of eating fish (p=0.02). Boys with high BP had a significantly higher BMI (p=0.045), WC (p=0.004), WHtR (p=0.017), WHR (p=0.022) and higher prevalence of eating meat products (p=0.015). Effective health interventions are needed to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and preventing age-related illness.
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- 1Croatian Education and Teacher Training Agency, Zagreb, Croatia; 2Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia; 3University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia; 4Croatian Institute of Public Health, Zagreb, Croatia; 5Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Medicine, Osijek, Croatia; 6Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- 1Croatian Education and Teacher Training Agency, Zagreb, Croatia; 2Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia; 3University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia; 4Croatian Institute of Public Health, Zagreb, Croatia; 5Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Medicine, Osijek, Croatia; 6Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- 1Croatian Education and Teacher Training Agency, Zagreb, Croatia; 2Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia; 3University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia; 4Croatian Institute of Public Health, Zagreb, Croatia; 5Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Medicine, Osijek, Croatia; 6Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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- 1Croatian Education and Teacher Training Agency, Zagreb, Croatia; 2Centre for Applied Bioanthropology, Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia; 3University of Zagreb, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia; 4Croatian Institute of Public Health, Zagreb, Croatia; 5Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Medicine, Osijek, Croatia; 6Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, Croatia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the haemodynamic characteristics of paediatric hypertension. RECENT FINDINGS Pulsatile components of blood pressure are determined by left ventricular dynamics, aortic stiffness, systemic vascular resistance and wave propagation phenomena. Recent studies delineating these factors have identified haemodynamic mechanisms contributing to primary hypertension in children. Studies to date suggest a role of cardiac over activity, characterized by increased heart rate and left ventricular ejection, and increased aortic stiffness as the main haemodynamic determinants of primary hypertension in children.
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- Ye Li
- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre, London, UK
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Evelina London Children's Hospital, London, UK
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre, London, UK.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH, UK.
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre, London, UK
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Evelina London Children's Hospital, London, UK
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Singh SK, Verma A. Prevalence of hypertension among school going adolescent boys in Najafgarh, Delhi, India. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2020; 33:/j/ijamh.ahead-of-print/ijamh-2019-0005/ijamh-2019-0005.xml. [PMID: 31953993 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2019-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Hypertension is a global epidemic. Hypertension has become an increasingly important medical problem in children and adolescents. Evidence shows that hypertension begins in childhood and its associated risk factors like obesity, unhealthy eating habits also emerge in children of school going age. OBJECTIVES To study the prevalence of hypertension among school going adolescent boys in Najafgarh, Delhi and to find out the factors associated with hypertension among them. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was planned in which a self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from the study participants. A total of 600 adolescent boys of 9th to 12th classes from four different schools in Delhi, were included in the study over a period of 12 months. Blood pressure, height, weight and waist circumference were measured for all children. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 21.0 and for qualitative data analysis a chi-square (χ2) test was used. RESULTS The mean age of study subjects was 15.1 years. The majority of the study subjects, 372 (62%), were in the age group of 14-16 years. Among the study subjects, 44 (7.3%) had pre-hypertension and 26 (4.3%) had hypertension. Hypertension was significantly higher in those with a family history of hypertension and who were overweight/obese. CONCLUSION The prevalence of hypertension was significantly high among adolescents of Delhi. Obesity and family history of hypertension were identified as important risk factors prevalent in the study population.
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- Sunil Kumar Singh
- Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India, Phone: +9910147791
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- Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Sabri M, Gheissari A, Mansourian M, Mohammadifard N, Sarrafzadegan N. Essential hypertension in children, a growing worldwide problem. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019; 24:109. [PMID: 31949460 PMCID: PMC6950331 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_641_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hypertension is one of the most common diseases worldwide. For many decades, it was considered as a problem related to adult population; however, its incidence in children has also been increased in recent years. Although secondary causes of hypertension are more common in children, few studies have been published focusing on the growing epidemic rate of essential hypertension in children and adolescents. Considering the importance of essential hypertension and its cardiovascular consequences, we review briefly its epidemiology and risk factors in children.
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- Mohammadreza Sabri
- Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Hypertension Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Ezeudu CE, Chukwuka JO, Ebenebe JC, Igwe WC, Egbuonu I. Hypertension and prehypertension among adolescents attending secondary schools in urban area of South-East, Nigeria. Pan Afr Med J 2018; 31:145. [PMID: 31037205 PMCID: PMC6462383 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2018.31.145.15994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Introduction in the past, the need for regular blood pressure screening in children was doubtful, and the main reason against it is that hypertension is an adult illness and there is no evidence that screening healthy children for hypertension was worthwhile. We did this study to determine the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension as well as some risk factors for hypertension among secondary school adolescents in an urban area of the South-East, Nigeria. Methods this was a cross-sectional study of 984 adolescents aged 10-19 years in secondary schools in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra state, South-East, Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling method was used to select the subjects. Data were collected from all eligible subjects with the aid of a questionnaire administered to them. Weight, height, and blood pressure were measured and recorded. Results nine hundred and eighty-four adolescents were recruited for this study, and they comprised 470 (47.8%) males and 514 (52.2%) giving a male: female ratio of 1:1.1. Their ages ranged from 10-19 years. The mean systolic blood pressure and mean diastolic BP were 110.5±10.2mmHg 71.5±8.5mmHg respectively. Prevalence of hypertension and pre-hypertension were 6.3% and 5.0% respectively. There were a higher proportion of females (7.3%) than males (5.4%) with hypertension, and more females (5.8%) than males (4.2%) with prehypertension but these were not statistically significant. Overweight and obesity were significantly associated with hypertension. Conclusion hypertension exists among secondary school adolescents in Awka South Local government area of Anambra state, with a prevalence of 6.3%. Early detection and treatment will forestall the early development of complications.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Veloudi P, Blizzard CL, Srikanth VK, Schultz MG, Sharman JE. Influence of blood pressure level and age on within-visit blood pressure variability in children and adolescents. Eur J Pediatr 2018; 177:205-210. [PMID: 29204850 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-017-3049-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2017] [Revised: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED Blood pressure (BP) is variable in children and this could affect BP assessment, but the magnitude of within-visit BP variability (BPV) over consecutive measurements has never been investigated. This study aimed to determine the direction and magnitude of, and factors affecting, within-visit BPV in children and adolescents. BP was recorded among 3047 children (aged 12 years [95%CI 12, 13], males 52%) from the 2011-2013 Australian Health Survey. BPV was defined as the absolute difference (∆SBPABS) between the first (SBP1) and second systolic BP (SBP2) and the overall variability in three measures when available (SBPV). On average, ∆SBPABS was 6.7 mmHg (95%CI 6.3, 7.0) and SBPV was 8.2% (95%CI 7.8, 8.6). ∆SBPABS was greater with higher BP levels but lower with older age. From first to second measurements, SBP decreased in 58% (95%CI 56, 60), did not change in 10% (95%CI 9, 12), and increased in 32% (95%CI 29, 34) of the population. CONCLUSIONS BP is highly variable in children and adolescents, with the magnitude of variability being associated with both age and BP level. SBP increases on repeat measurement in a substantial proportion of the population. The optimal protocol of BP assessment to address this increased BPV needs to be determined. What is Known: • Diagnosis of elevated blood pressure (BP) is based on strict probabilistic criteria, the difference between the 90th (pre-hypertension) and 95th (hypertension) percentiles only being 3-4 mmHg. • BP variability could affect BP classification among children and adolescents. What is New: • The magnitude of BP change among children and adolescents is highly affected by BP level and age. • BP does not always drop on consecutive measurements, and evidence-based BP assessment protocols should be established to avoid misdiagnosis of hypertension.
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- Panagiota Veloudi
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Liverpool Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.
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2016 European Society of Hypertension guidelines for the management of high blood pressure in children and adolescents. J Hypertens 2017; 34:1887-920. [PMID: 27467768 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000001039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 719] [Impact Index Per Article: 102.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Increasing prevalence of hypertension (HTN) in children and adolescents has become a significant public health issue driving a considerable amount of research. Aspects discussed in this document include advances in the definition of HTN in 16 year or older, clinical significance of isolated systolic HTN in youth, the importance of out of office and central blood pressure measurement, new risk factors for HTN, methods to assess vascular phenotypes, clustering of cardiovascular risk factors and treatment strategies among others. The recommendations of the present document synthesize a considerable amount of scientific data and clinical experience and represent the best clinical wisdom upon which physicians, nurses and families should base their decisions. In addition, as they call attention to the burden of HTN in children and adolescents, and its contribution to the current epidemic of cardiovascular disease, these guidelines should encourage public policy makers to develop a global effort to improve identification and treatment of high blood pressure among children and adolescents.
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Manios Y, Karatzi K, Protogerou AD, Moschonis G, Tsirimiagou C, Androutsos O, Lionis C, Chrousos GP. Prevalence of childhood hypertension and hypertension phenotypes by weight status and waist circumference: the Healthy Growth Study. Eur J Nutr 2017; 57:1147-1155. [PMID: 28349252 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-017-1398-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to report for the first time the prevalence of hypertension and its phenotypes in obese children and in children with central obesity in a large sample of Greek children. METHODS A regionally representative sample of 2263 schoolchildren (50.3% boys) (9-13 years) having full data on blood pressure assessment, physical examination, anthropometric, and physical activity participated in a cross-sectional study in Greece. RESULTS Prevalence of stage 1 and 2 hypertension, of isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) and of combined systolic or diastolic hypertension, was significantly higher for obese children and children on the 3rd tertile of waist circumference in the total sample, as well as in each gender separately. ISH was the most prevalent phenotype reaching 24.3% in obese children and 17.5% in children on the highest tertile of waist circumference. Obese children and children on the highest tertile of waist circumference had 6.31 times and 3.94 times, respectively, higher likelihood to have abnormal systolic or diastolic blood pressure (SBP or DBP) than their normal-weight counterparts. CONCLUSIONS Prevalence of hypertension and especially ISH in obese children and in children with central obesity in Greece are among the highest reported in Europe. Future public health initiatives should aim to prevent or tackle several underlying factors related to childhood hypertension, focusing primarily on children with excess body weight.
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- Yannis Manios
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, 70, El.Venizelou Ave, 17671, Kallithea, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, 70, El.Venizelou Ave, 17671, Kallithea, Athens, Greece
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Research Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, 70, El.Venizelou Ave, 17671, Kallithea, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, 70, El.Venizelou Ave, 17671, Kallithea, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, 70, El.Venizelou Ave, 17671, Kallithea, Athens, Greece
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Heraklion, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
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- First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Karatzi K, Protogerou AD, Moschonis G, Tsirimiagou C, Androutsos O, Chrousos GP, Lionis C, Manios Y. Prevalence of hypertension and hypertension phenotypes by age and gender among schoolchildren in Greece: The Healthy Growth Study. Atherosclerosis 2017; 259:128-133. [PMID: 28161097 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2017.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Childhood hypertension is a constantly increasing health problem. Data regarding its prevalence and particularly the prevalence of its phenotypes in the Greek population are limited; therefore, the aim of the study was to determine them in a large sample of Greek children. METHODS A sample of 2655 schoolchildren (9-13 years) participated in the Healthy Growth Study, i.e. a cross-sectional epidemiologic study conducted in 77 primary schools in four large regions in Greece. This study shows results on 2571 children (1286 boys), for whom full data on systolic and diastolic blood pressure indices were available, as well as physical examination, anthropometric and physical activity data. RESULTS The observed prevalence rates were: prehypertension, 14.2%; stage 1 hypertension, 15.7%; and stage 2 hypertension, 7.3%. Girls had substantially higher hypertension prevalence than boys (25.3% vs. 20.8%). The prevalence rates for prehypertension and stage 2 hypertension were higher in younger than older children (22.4 vs. 13.7% and 8.6 vs. 7.5% respectively), while stage 1 hypertension was higher in children >12 years old compared to younger children (14.9 vs. 12.1%). Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) was the most prevalent phenotype (11.9%). Moreover, presence of hypertension was positively associated with body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference in both genders, and with sedentary behaviors only in boys. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of hypertension in Greek children and adolescents is alarming and among the highest reported in European countries, while the differences between genders in hypertension phenotype prevalence also provide valuable insight on this problem. The present data may guide future public health initiatives to tackle childhood hypertension in Greece.
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- Kalliopi Karatzi
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Research Unit, Department of Pathophysiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pediatrics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Heraklion, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Science and Education, Harokopio University of Athens, Greece.
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O'Halloran SA, Grimes CA, Lacy KE, Campbell KJ, Nowson CA. Dietary Intake and Sources of Potassium and the Relationship to Dietary Sodium in a Sample of Australian Pre-School Children. Nutrients 2016; 8:E496. [PMID: 27529278 PMCID: PMC4997409 DOI: 10.3390/nu8080496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the intake and food sources of potassium and the molar sodium:potassium (Na:K) ratio in a sample of Australian pre-school children. Mothers provided dietary recalls of their 3.5 years old children (previous participants of Melbourne Infant Feeding Activity and Nutrition Trial). The average daily potassium intake, the contribution of food groups to daily potassium intake, the Na:K ratio, and daily serves of fruit, dairy, and vegetables, were assessed via three unscheduled 24 h dietary recalls. The sample included 251 Australian children (125 male), mean age 3.5 (0.19) (SD) years. Mean potassium intake was 1618 (267) mg/day, the Na:K ratio was 1.47 (0.5) and 54% of children did not meet the Australian recommended adequate intake (AI) of 2000 mg/day for potassium. Main food sources of potassium were milk (27%), fruit (19%), and vegetable (14%) products/dishes. Food groups with the highest Na:K ratio were processed meats (7.8), white bread/rolls (6.0), and savoury sauces and condiments (5.4). Children had a mean intake of 1.4 (0.75) serves of fruit, 1.4 (0.72) dairy, and 0.52 (0.32) serves of vegetables per day. The majority of children had potassium intakes below the recommended AI. The Na:K ratio exceeded the recommended level of 1 and the average intake of vegetables was 2 serves/day below the recommended 2.5 serves/day and only 20% of recommended intake. An increase in vegetable consumption in pre-school children is recommended to increase dietary potassium and has the potential to decrease the Na:K ratio which is likely to have long-term health benefits.
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- Siobhan A O'Halloran
- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, VIC, Australia.
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, VIC, Australia.
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, VIC, Australia.
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, VIC, Australia.
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, VIC, Australia.
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Karabouta Z, Papandreou D, Makedou A, Rousso I, Athanassiadou F. Associations of Apolipoprotein A, High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein and Fasting Plasma Insulin in Obese Children With and Without Family History of Cardiovascular Disease. J Clin Med Res 2016; 8:431-6. [PMID: 27222670 PMCID: PMC4852775 DOI: 10.14740/jocmr2531w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The worldwide prevalence of childhood obesity has increased from 4.2% to 6.7% during the last two decades. Pediatric obesity is a major health problem, which is dramatically increasing in Greece. A variety of inflammatory variables have been also found to associate with cardiometabolic (CV) risk in obese children. The purpose of this study was to identify and examine the effects of possible CV risk factors in obese and non-obese children with and without family history (FH) of cardiovascular disease (CVD). METHODS Sixty-eight (68) healthy children and adolescents aged 7 - 13 years participated in the study. Anthropometrical and biochemical indexes were obtained from all children as well as FH of CVD. RESULTS Systolic blood pressure (SBP), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), fasting plasma insulin (FPI) and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) levels were found statistically significantly higher in the obese group compared to the non-obese one. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels were observed to be statistically significantly lower in the obese children compared to their normal peers. CONCLUSIONS Apolipoprotein A, hsCRP and FPI levels were significantly higher in the obese children with FH of CVD compared to the ones without FH of CVD. TC and SBP were found to be independently associated with obesity (odds ratio (OR): 1.965, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.935 - 2.97, P < 0.031 and OR: 1.045, 95% CI: 1.016 - 1.074, P < 0.002, respectively).
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- Zacharoula Karabouta
- The 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Greece
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- The 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Greece; Department of Natural Sciences & Public Health, Zayed University, AbuDhabi, UAE
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- The 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Greece
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- The 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Greece
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- The 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Greece
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Grimes CA, Baxter JR, Campbell KJ, Riddell LJ, Rigo M, Liem DG, Keast RS, He FJ, Nowson CA. Cross-Sectional Study of 24-Hour Urinary Electrolyte Excretion and Associated Health Outcomes in a Convenience Sample of Australian Primary Schoolchildren: The Salt and Other Nutrients in Children (SONIC) Study Protocol. JMIR Res Protoc 2015; 4:e7. [PMID: 25592666 PMCID: PMC4319086 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.3994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2014] [Accepted: 12/09/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dietary sodium and potassium are involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. Data exploring the cardiovascular outcomes associated with these electrolytes within Australian children is sparse. Furthermore, an objective measure of sodium and potassium intake within this group is lacking. OBJECTIVE The primary aim of the Salt and Other Nutrient Intakes in Children ("SONIC") study was to measure sodium and potassium intakes in a sample of primary schoolchildren located in Victoria, Australia, using 24-hour urine collections. Secondary aims were to identify the dietary sources of sodium and potassium, examine the association between these electrolytes and cardiovascular risk factors, and assess children's taste preferences and saltiness perception of manufactured foods. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in a convenience sample of schoolchildren attending primary schools in Victoria, Australia. Participants completed one 24-hour urine collection, which was analyzed for sodium, potassium, and creatinine. Completeness of collections was assessed using collection time, total volume, and urinary creatinine. One 24-hour dietary recall was completed to assess dietary intake. Other data collected included blood pressure, body weight, height, waist and hip circumference. Children were also presented with high and low sodium variants of food products and asked to discriminate salt level and choose their preferred variant. Parents provided demographic information and information on use of discretionary salt. Descriptive statistics will be used to describe sodium and potassium intakes. Linear and logistic regression models with clustered robust standard errors will be used to assess the association between electrolyte intake and health outcomes (blood pressure and body mass index/BMI z-score and waist circumference) and to assess differences in taste preference and discrimination between high and low sodium foods, and correlations between preference, sodium intake, and covariates. RESULTS A total of 780 children across 43 schools participated. The results from this study are expected at the end of 2015. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide the first objective measure of sodium and potassium intake in Australian schoolchildren and improve our understanding of the relationship of these electrolytes to cardiovascular risk factors. Furthermore, this study will provide insight into child taste preferences and explore related factors. Given the cardiovascular implications of consuming too much sodium and too little potassium, monitoring of these nutrients during childhood is an important public health initiative.
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- Carley A Grimes
- Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, School of Exercise and Nutrition Research Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Guo X, Zheng L, Li Y, Yu S, Zhou X, Wang R, Zhang X, Sun Z, Sun Y. Gender-specific prevalence and associated risk factors of prehypertension among rural children and adolescents in Northeast China: a cross-sectional study. Eur J Pediatr 2013; 172:223-30. [PMID: 23108847 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-012-1873-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2012] [Accepted: 10/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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UNLABELLED Little is known about the prevalence and risk profile of prehypertension among Chinese children and adolescents. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prehypertensive status and its associated risk factors among rural Chinese children and adolescents. We conducted a cross-sectional study including 5,245 children and adolescents (2,732 boys and 2,513 girls) aged 5-18 years in Northeast China. Main anthropometric data and related information were collected. The overall prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension was 15 % and 20.2 %, respectively. The prevalence of prehypertension among boys was 15.7 %, compared to that of 14.2 % among girls (P = 0.256). After adjusting for age, race, weight status, waist circumference, triceps skinfold, family income, smoking and drinking status, boys aged 12-14 and 15-18 years had a 2.86- and 5.97-fold risk of prehypertension, respectively, compared to those aged 5-8 years. Overweight and obese boys had an increased risk of prehypertension in comparison to those with normal weight (overweight: odds ratio [OR] = 1.837, 95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.321-2.556; obese: OR = 2.941, 95 % CI 1.783-4.851). A larger triceps skinfold (≥90th percentile) was significantly related to increased odds of prehypertension (OR = 2.32; 95 % CI, 1.516-3.55) among boys. For girls, only older age was found to be a risk factor for prehypertension. CONCLUSION Pediatric prehypertension is highly prevalent in rural Northeast China. The risk factors for prehypertension differed among boys and girls. A more comprehensive risk profile of prehypertension among children and adolescents needs to be established for early prevention.
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- Xiaofan Guo
- Department of Cardiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang, Heping District, 110001, China
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Kyriazis I, Rekleiti M, Saridi M, Beliotis E, Toska A, Souliotis K, Wozniak G. Prevalence of obesity in children aged 6-12 years in Greece: nutritional behaviour and physical activity. Arch Med Sci 2012. [PMID: 23185196 PMCID: PMC3506229 DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2012.31296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION During the last two decades, obesity has proved to be one of the most important problems of public health, and it is considerably more frequent in developed countries, not only in adults, but in children, too. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two thousand three hundred and seventy-four pupils in primary education were considered for the study (1206 boys and 1168 girls). RESULTS In the population-based study, the proportion of overweight children was 23.9%, of obese children 7.3%, and of those with central obesity 35.5%. The boys were obese in a higher percentage than the girls (9.2% vs. 5.3%, p < 0.05). The obesity rates were gradually reduced as the children were growing older. The nutritional habits which were identified to have a positive association with obesity were the following: skipping breakfast, not consuming fruits and vegetables, and consuming bread and soft drinks. Children's healthy nutrition in school was related to lower rates of generalised and central obesity, while the hours spent watching TV were positively associated with all types of obesity. CONCLUSIONS Results from the study suggest that a high proportion of children are overweight or obese. Therefore, it is important to adhere to a healthy lifestyle which emphasizes healthy food choices and habits, regular physical activity, and limiting screen time.
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- Diabetes Outpatient Clinic, ‘Asklipieion Voulas’ General Hospital, Attica, Greece
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- Department of Social and Educational Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Peloponnese, Korinthos, Greece
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Acosta AA, Samuels JA, Portman RJ, Redwine KM. Prevalence of persistent prehypertension in adolescents. J Pediatr 2012; 160:757-61. [PMID: 22153679 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2011] [Revised: 09/30/2011] [Accepted: 10/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To measure the prevalence of persistent prehypertension in adolescents. STUDY DESIGN We collected demographic and anthropometric data and 4 oscillometric blood pressure (BP) measurements on 1020 students. The mean of the second, third, and fourth BP measurements determined each student's BP status per visit, with up to 3 total visits. Final BP status was classified as normal (BP <90th percentile and 120/80 mm Hg at the first visit), variable (BP ≥ 90th percentile or 120/80 mm Hg at the first visit and subsequently normal), abnormal (BP ≥ 90th percentile or 120/80 mm Hg at 3 visits but not hypertensive), or hypertensive (BP ≥ 95th percentile at 3 visits). The abnormal group included those with persistent prehypertension (BP ≥ 90th percentile or 120/80 mm Hg and <95th percentile on 3 visits). Statistical analysis allowed for comparison of groups and identification of characteristics associated with final BP classification. RESULTS Of 1010 students analyzed, 71.1% were classified as normal, 15.0% as variable, 11.5% as abnormal, and 2.5% as hypertensive. The prevalence of persistent prehypertension was 4.0%. Obesity similarly affected the odds for variable BP (OR, 3.9; 95% CI, 2.5-6.0) and abnormal BP (OR, 3.4; 95% CI, 2.0-5.9), and dramatically increased the odds for hypertension (OR, 38.4; 95% CI, 9.4-156.6). CONCLUSION Almost 30% of the students had at least one elevated BP measurement significantly influenced by obesity. Treating obesity may be essential to preventing prehypertension and/or hypertension.
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- Alisa A Acosta
- Department of Pediatrics, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, Temple, TX, USA.
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Wada K, Nakamura K, Tamai Y, Tsuji M, Sahashi Y, Watanabe K, Ohtsuchi S, Yamamoto K, Ando K, Nagata C. Seaweed intake and blood pressure levels in healthy pre-school Japanese children. Nutr J 2011; 10:83. [PMID: 21827710 PMCID: PMC3199754 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-10-83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2011] [Accepted: 08/10/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Few studies have examined whether dietary factors might affect blood pressure in children. We purposed to investigate whether seaweed intake is associated with blood pressure level among Japanese preschool children. Methods The design of the study was cross-sectional and it was conducted in autumn 2006. Subjects were healthy preschoolers aged 3-6 years in Aichi, Japan. Blood pressure and pulse were measured once by an automated sphygmomanometer, which uses oscillometric methods. Dietary data, including seaweed intake, were assessed using 3-day dietary records covering 2 consecutive weekdays and 1 weekend day. Of a total of 533 children, 459 (86.1 percent) agreed to be enrolled in our study. Finally, blood pressure measurement, complete dietary records and parent-reported height and weight were obtained for 223 boys and 194 girls. Results When we examined Spearman's correlation coefficients, seaweed intake was significantly negatively related to systolic blood pressure in girls (P = 0.008). In the one-way analysis of covariance for blood pressure and pulse after adjustments for age and BMI, the boys with the lowest, middle and highest tertiles of seaweed intake had diastolic blood pressure readings of 62.8, 59.3 and 59.6 mmHg, respectively (P = 0.11, trend P = 0.038). Girls with higher seaweed intake had significantly lower systolic blood pressure readings (102.4, 99.2 and 96.9 mmHg for girls with the lowest, middle and highest tertiles of seaweed intake, respectively; P = 0.037, trend P = 0.030). Conclusion Our study showed that seaweed intake was negatively related to diastolic blood pressure in boys and to systolic blood pressure in girls. This suggests that seaweed might have beneficial effects on blood pressure among children.
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- Keiko Wada
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu 501-1194, Japan.
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Kollias A, Pantsiotou K, Karpettas N, Roussias L, Stergiou GS. Tracking of blood pressure from childhood to adolescence in a Greek cohort. Eur J Public Health 2011; 22:389-93. [PMID: 21705785 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckr082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies have reported tracking of blood pressure (BP) from childhood to adulthood but with inconsistent results mainly due to methodological and ethnic differences. We aimed to examine BP tracking during a 7-year period in a Greek cohort. METHODS This is a longitudinal school-based study conducted during 1990-96 in Athens, Greece. Children underwent BP and anthropometric measurements on two to three visits annually (averaged to annual values) for 7 years. RESULTS A total of 166 children with complete yearly follow-up data for the examined period were included (mean baseline age 9 ± 1.7 years, range: 5-12 years, 89 boys). At baseline, the prevalence of pre- and hypertension was 22.9 and 24.1% respectively and at the end of the follow-up 24.1% (P = NS vs. baseline) and 13.3% (P = 0.02 vs. baseline) respectively. Systolic/diastolic BP tracking correlation coefficients between 1990 and 1996 were 0.38 (P < 0.001)/0.20 (P = 0.06) for boys and 0.30 (P = 0.007)/0.22 (P = 0.06) for girls. Among children with baseline BP ≥90th centile (systolic and/or diastolic), 44% remained in the same BP range after 7 years. In stepwise multiple regression analysis, baseline systolic BP, male gender, baseline body mass index (BMI) and change in BMI from baseline to the end of the follow-up (ΔBMI) were significant predictors of systolic BP levels at the end of the follow-up. Baseline diastolic BP, baseline BMI and ΔBMI were significant predictors of diastolic BP at the end of the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that the risk of developing high BP during adolescence can be predicted by BP and BMI at childhood.
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- Anastasios Kollias
- Hypertension Centre, Third University Department of Medicine, Sotiria Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Aounallah-Skhiri H, Traissac P, El Ati J, Eymard-Duvernay S, Landais E, Achour N, Delpeuch F, Ben Romdhane H, Maire B. Nutrition transition among adolescents of a south-Mediterranean country: dietary patterns, association with socio-economic factors, overweight and blood pressure. A cross-sectional study in Tunisia. Nutr J 2011; 10:38. [PMID: 21513570 PMCID: PMC3098773 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2891-10-38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2010] [Accepted: 04/24/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The increase in the burden of chronic diseases linked to the nutrition transition and associated dietary and lifestyle changes is of growing concern in south and east Mediterranean countries and adolescents are at the forefront of these changes. This study assessed dietary intake and association with socio-economic factors and health outcomes among adolescents in Tunisia. METHODS Cross-sectional survey (year 2005); 1019 subjects 15-19 y. from a clustered random sample. Dietary intake was assessed by a validated semi-quantitative frequency questionnaire (134 items) as was physical activity; the Diet Quality Index International measured diet quality; dietary patterns were derived by multiple correspondence analysis from intakes of 43 food groups. Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 85th and 95th percentile defined overweight and obesity. Waist Circumference (WC) assessed abdominal fat. High blood pressure was systolic (SBP) or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90th of the international reference for 15-17 y., and SBP/DBP ≥ 120/80 mm Hg for 18-19 y. RESULTS Energy intake levels were quite high, especially for females. The macro-nutrient structure was close to recommendations but only 38% had a satisfactory diet quality. A main traditional to modern dietary gradient, linked to urbanisation and increased economic level, featured an increasing consumption of white bread, dairy products, sugars, added fats and fruits and decreasing consumption of oils, grains, legumes and vegetables; regarding nutrients this modern diet score featured a decreasing relationship with total fat and an increase of calcium intake, but with an increase of energy, sugars and saturated fat, while vitamin C, potassium and fibre decreased. Adjusted for age, energy and physical activity, this modern pattern was associated with increased overweight in males (2nd vs. 1st tertile: Prevalence Odds-Ratio (POR) = 4.0[1.7-9.3], 3rd vs. 1st: POR = 3.3[1.3-8.7]) and a higher WC. Adjusting also for BMI and WC, among females, it was associated with decreased prevalence of high blood pressure (2nd vs. 1st tertile: POR = 0.5[0.3-0.8], 3rd vs. 1st tertile: POR = 0.4[0.2-0.8]). CONCLUSION The dietary intake contrasts among Tunisian adolescents, linked to socio-economic differentials are characteristic of a nutrition transition situation. The observed gradient of modernisation of dietary intake features associations with several nutrients involving a higher risk of chronic diseases but might have not only negative characteristics regarding health outcomes.
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- Hajer Aounallah-Skhiri
- IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement), UMR 204 NUTRIPASS, IRD-UM1-UM2, Montpellier, France
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Kollias A, Skliros E, Stergiou GS, Leotsakos N, Saridi M, Garifallos D. Obesity and associated cardiovascular risk factors among schoolchildren in Greece: a cross-sectional study and review of the literature. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2011; 24:929-38. [PMID: 22308844 DOI: 10.1515/jpem.2011.309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the prevalence and determinants of obesity and associated cardiovascular risk factors in a sample of Greek children. METHODS This is a cross-sectional, school-based study of 780 students (9.2 +/- 1.8 years old, 415 boys) conducted in Eastern Attica, the greater area of the city of Athens. The study protocol included anthropometric, blood pressure (BP), and biochemical measurements, as well as dietary and lifestyle habits assessment. A review of Greek studies on childhood obesity was also performed. RESULTS Approximately 22% of the participants were overweight and 8% were obese, which is in accordance with the results of 24 previous Greek studies showing the childhood overweight/obesity prevalence in the range of 30%. Overweight/obese children compared with normal-weight children had higher BP, lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and higher triglycerides (p < 0.05 for all). Parental weight, consumption of sweets and fast-food, and decreased physical activity were independent determinants of being overweight/obese. Furthermore, overweight/obesity predicted the presence of high BP, low HDL-C, and high triglycerides. CONCLUSION A close association was revealed between obesity and metabolic abnormalities, underlining the need for early screening and intervention in overweight children in order to address the emerging childhood obesity epidemic in Greece.
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- Anastasios Kollias
- Hypertension Center, Third University Department of Medicine, Sotiria Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Fujita Y, Kouda K, Nakamura H, Nishio N, Takeuchi H, Iki M. Relationship between height and blood pressure in Japanese schoolchildren. Pediatr Int 2010; 52:689-93. [PMID: 20136723 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-200x.2010.03093.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blood pressure examinations for health education use have been conducted at several schools in Japan. It has been reported that blood pressure is closely associated with bodyweight and height in US children. The aim of the present paper was to evaluate the association between height and blood pressure in Japanese schoolchildren. METHODS In Iwata city in Japan, blood pressure screening was conducted by the school administration. A total of 98.9% (10,152/10,270 children) of all fifth (10-year-olds) and ninth graders (14-year-olds) residing in the Old Iwata area from 2002 to 2007 were analyzed. RESULTS In 10-year-old and 14-year-old boys, regression analysis indicated that a positive correlation between weight and blood pressure was the strongest among the three body size indices (height, weight, and body mass index), but the association between height and blood pressure was also significant. For girls from both the 10 and 14 year age groups, the correlation of weight and blood pressure was stronger than those for the other body size indices, but there were also significant associations between height and blood pressure, except for height and diastolic blood pressure in the 14-year-olds. CONCLUSIONS There is a significant positive relationship between height and blood pressure. Further study is necessary to provide a blood pressure reference based on height in the Japanese program to prevent children from developing lifestyle-related risk factors.
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- Yuki Fujita
- Department of Public Health, Kinki University School of Medicine, Osakasayama, Osaka, Japan.
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Falkner B, Lurbe E, Schaefer F. High blood pressure in children: clinical and health policy implications. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2010; 12:261-76. [PMID: 20433547 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-7176.2009.00245.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hypertension is a global problem, affecting both developed and developing nations. In addition to being a major cause of morbidity and mortality, hypertension places a heavy burden on health care systems, families, and society as a whole. Despite evidence of an increasing prevalence of hypertension among youth, the consequences of early onset are poorly established and often overlooked. Childhood hypertension is often asymptomatic and easily missed, even by health professionals. Target organ damage is detectable in children and adolescents, however, and hypertension continues into adulthood. Additional strategies to improve cardiovascular health among children and adolescents are needed, including methods to achieve healthy lifestyles at home and in school, improved systems for diagnosis, and research on mechanisms and timing of interventions. The burden of hypertension in the young will continue to grow unless it is given the attention it deserves by policy makers, health care providers, schools, parents, and society. This report aims to increase awareness of the problem of hypertension in childhood. Recent reports on prevalence and target organ injury are discussed and health policy initiatives to improve blood pressure control are proposed.
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- Bonita Falkner
- Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Childhood HTN (hypertension) has become a widely investigated topic within the last decade due to its increasing prevalence. In the present review, we examine new developments and trends that have significantly contributed to aetiology, diagnosis, evaluation and management of childhood HTN. Many recent reports document an increasing prevalence of HTN, mainly essential HTN, in children worldwide. This is probably related to the increase of childhood obesity, although obesity is not the only factor. Evidence has been accumulating to suggest a rather complex interplay between obesity, uric acid level, dietary sodium intake, inflammation, inheritance and other factors, which lead to increased risk of developing HTN in childhood and adulthood. The detection and monitoring of HTN has significantly improved with the use of ABPM (ambulatory blood pressure monitoring), which allows not only for a more accurate classification and staging of HTN, but also for the calculation of more sophisticated parameters such as the AASI (ambulatory arterial stiffness index). Measurement of arterial stiffness enables assessment of arterial dysfunction, which may precede structural vascular changes evaluated by carotid intima media thickness. Sustained HTN eventually leads to end-organ damage [LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy), central nervous system], which in turn increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. New developments in childhood HTN, as outlined in the present review, will hopefully contribute to better screening and management of HTN in children.
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Kollias A, Antonodimitrakis P, Grammatikos E, Chatziantonakis N, Grammatikos EE, Stergiou GS. Trends in high blood pressure prevalence in Greek adolescents. J Hum Hypertens 2009; 23:385-90. [PMID: 19158825 DOI: 10.1038/jhh.2008.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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A school-based screening with anthropometric and blood pressure (BP) measurements was performed in adolescents aged 12-17 years in the island of Samos, Greece, in 2004 and also in 2007. A total of 446 adolescents were included in the analysis in 2004 and 558 in 2007. The 2007 study population had higher levels of body mass index (BMI) (P<0.05) and systolic and diastolic BP (P<0.001), compared with 2004. The prevalence of high BP was 16.1% in 2004 and 22.9% in 2007 (P<0.01 for difference). Mean age-, sex- and BMI-adjusted BP increase was 4.1/10.5 mm Hg (systolic/diastolic). In multivariate analysis, BMI, male gender and age, but also modifiable factors (lack of physical activity, breakfast skipping, smoking and low milk consumption) were associated with increased BP levels in the study population. These data indicate that further to BMI, other factors such as adverse lifestyle and dietary habits appear to be associated with elevated BP levels in adolescents. Moreover, rising trends seem to characterize the prevalence of high BP.
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- A Kollias
- Health Center of Karlovassi, Samos, Greece.
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Lifestyle factors are determinants of children's blood pressure levels: the CYKIDS study. J Hum Hypertens 2008; 23:456-63. [PMID: 19092845 DOI: 10.1038/jhh.2008.151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Elevated blood pressure (BP) levels represent an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle factors associated with increased BP levels have been extensively investigated in adults, but not in children. Therefore, we aimed to explore associations among modifiable lifestyle and levels of BP in 10- to13-year-old children. A subsample of the CYKIDS (CYprus KIDS) national cross-sectional study consisting of 622 children (11.7+/-0.83 years) was used to evaluate the research hypothesis. Measurements included BP, height, weight and waist circumference. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated according to the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed by the KIDMED (Mediterranean Diet Quality Index for children and adolescents) diet score, whereas physical activity was assessed through a physical activity index. Results have shown that the cutoff value of 120/80 mm Hg was significantly associated with various lifestyle indices. BMI was positively associated with systolic BP (SBP)>120 mm Hg (odds ratio (OR)=1.21, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.11-1.32); diastolic BP (DBP)>80 mm Hg (OR=1.13, 95% CI 1.01-1.27) and SBP/DBP>120/80 mm Hg (OR=1.20, 95% CI 1.10-1.31). Moreover, children who reported that they frequently eat while watching television were about two times more likely to have elevated SBP or overall BP, whereas children with low socioeconomic status levels were more than 2.5 times more likely to have elevated BP levels. Finally, compared with those with low KIDMED score, children with at least an average [corrected] score were 75% less likely to have elevated DBP levels, whereas they exhibited a nonsignificant trend for lower SBP (by 29%) and lower overall BP levels (by 30%). Similar results emerged when the above analyses were repeated using the American reference values. Conclusively, our study suggests that lifestyle factors play an important role in determining BP levels in children; a finding that underlines the importance of lifestyle modifications in children.
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