Prevalence of and factors influencing elevated blood pressure among Chinese adolescents: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to examine the prevalence of elevated blood pressure (BP) among adolescents aged 13-17 years in Shiyan city, Hubei province, China. Additionally, it analyses the distribution characteristics and potential factors influencing elevated BP, providing a scientific foundation for the prevention and management of hypertension in adolescents.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

A total of 11 schools in central China.

Participants

From October 2023 to January 2024, a cross-sectional study involving 8534 students aged 13-17 years from 11 schools in central China was conducted. Convenience sampling was used to select participants, and data were collected through questionnaires and medical physical examinations.

Primary outcome measures

SUBMITTER: Zheng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458803 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature