Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Systematic review and Meta-analysis of prevalence of Prehypertension in Adolescent Population.

Abstract

Dr. Sunil Natha Mhaske1, Dr. Pritish Raut2, Dr. Vinita Pande3, Dr. Sneha Mhaske*, Dr. Sudhir Jadhav5

Prehypertension is very common among adolescents and presents a risk for future persistent hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Thus, implementing the lifestyle changes recommended in the Working Group report is likely to be beneficial for the long-term cardiac health of these children. Future efforts in this area should focus on redefinitions of both prehypertension and hypertension, identifying risks associated with prehypertension in younger children, and improving our prevention strategies at both the individual and community levels.