Strengthening research in prevention and treatment strategies for hypertension in children and adolescents
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2023.10.001
- VernacularTitle:强化儿童青少年高血压防治策略研究
- Author:
LIANG Xiaohua, AN Xizhou
1
Author Information
1. Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Pediatrics Research Institute, Childrens Hospital of Chongqing Medical University/Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders/China Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders/China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders/Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing (400014) , China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypertension;
Risk factors;
Prevention measures;
Child;
Adolescent
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2023;44(10):1441-1444
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Abstract:In recent years, the blood pressure levels and the prevalence of hypertension and among Chinese children and adolescents have shown a rising trend, and the elevated blood pressure is associated with target organ damage and increases the risk of developing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in adulthood. The article analyzes the current epidemic situation and main risk factors of hypertension in children and adolescents in China, and proposes comprehensive prevention and control measures that can be implemented by government, medical institutions, schools, and families as part of a joint effort to target hypertension in youth, thereby providing evidence for preventing the occurrence of hypertension in this population.
