Defining hypertension in children

Hypertension is the most common, and potent universal contributor to cardiovascular mortality. Elevated blood pressure, labile or fixed, systolic or diastolic, at any age, in either sex, is a contributor to all forms of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension in children is currently recognised as an i...

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Main Authors: A. Revelas, O. Tahmazidis
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Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2012-04-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1788
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description Hypertension is the most common, and potent universal contributor to cardiovascular mortality. Elevated blood pressure, labile or fixed, systolic or diastolic, at any age, in either sex, is a contributor to all forms of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension in children is currently recognised as an important health issue. Treatment includes weight loss and exercise.
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