Prevalence of hypertension in overweight and obese children from a large school-based population in Shanghai, China

Lu, Xi; Shi, Peng; Chen, Luo; Zhou, Yuefang; Yu, Huiting; Guo, Changyi; Wu, Fan

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-24

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“…A previous study in this city revealed that the prevalence of overweight are increasing among boys and decreasing among girls 14 . Several studies corroborate to our results and have reported tendencies for overweight rates that are higher among male children and adolescents 1,[15][16][17] . In a study conducted in Minas Gerais, the male gender exhibited a 1.86-fold increase in the risk of excess weight 18 .…”

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Excess Weight and High Blood Pressure in Schoolchildren: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Tornquist

Reuter

et al. 2015

J. Hum. Growth Dev.

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Introduction: Recent studies have indicated that increases in overweight and obesity rates as well as cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, are occurring at younger ages. However, the causes and factors associated with these increases are still difficult to determine. Objective: To identify the associated factors and the prevalence of overweight and high blood pressure among schoolchildren. Methods : One thousand eight hundred sixty-eight students comprised the sample. The data were obtained through anthropometric measurements, blood pressure measurements, cardiopulmonary evaluations and questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests and Poisson regressions (p < 0.05) were used. Results: In this sample, 28.6% and 15.9% of the students were overweight and had high blood pressure, respectively. The males were found to be more susceptible to both of the studied risk factors. The prevalence of high blood pressure among the adolescents was 1.173 -fold greater than that among the children. In contrast, adolescence itself was a protective factor in terms of overweight (RP = 0754). The prevalence of overweight in the children with increased waist circumferences and poor cardiopulmonary aptitudes were increased by 5.5 -and 1.3 -fold, respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight and high blood pressure in the school population was high in the investigated city. Cardiorespiratory aptitude, increased waist circumference and family history exhibited influences on overweight and high blood pressure.

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Excess Weight and High Blood Pressure in Schoolchildren: Prevalence and Associated Factors

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Reuter

et al. 2015

J. Hum. Growth Dev.

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“…In our study, there was a high prevalence of systolic hypertension (22%) and diastolic hypertension (33.8%) among obese children. There was a significant positive correlation of systolic blood pressure in obese children with age, weight, height, BMI as shown in previous studies [11][12][13][14].…”

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Prevalence of Hypertension Among Obese Children and Effect of Environmental Factors on Hypertension and Childhood Obesity: A School Based Study

S¹,

Rajesh²,

Arumugam³

2015

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Introduction:Childhood obesity as an important risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in the later part of life are more susceptible to develop hypertension and coronary artery diseases. The effect of altered environmental factors may lead to hypertension and childhood obesity. Aim and objectives:To evaluate the incidence of hypertension among obese children and the effect of environmental factors on hypertension and obesity.Results: Out of 1000 school going children, 85 were having BMI >85 th centile. Among 85, 53 were overweight and 32 being obese. SBP and DBP were significantly higher in obese children when compared to non obese group (p<0.05). A positive correlation between age, weight, height, BMI with SBP (p<0.05) while a negative correlation between weight, BMI and hours of sleep per day (p<0.05). Conclusion:A higher prevalence of systolic and diastolic hypertension was observed among children with obesity. It is implicated that decreased hours of sleep, milk consumption, physical activity and increased sedentary life style are important risk factors in childhood obesity.

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“…A study by Lu et al (34) in Shanghai, China showed that the prevalence of diastolic and systolic hypertension is higher among overweight and obese children. In an Indian study by Rao et al (35) 9.7% of school girls had high systolic blood pressure, and blood pressure increased with obesity.…”

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The Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Relation to Age, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity Among High School Girls in Daniel Susa, Iran 2014

Hedayatinejad

Fayazi

et al. 2016

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Background: Hypertension is the most common public health problem that its prevalence increases along with the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents. It also has a direct relationship with cardiovascular diseases in adults. Objectives: This study was performed to determine the prevalence of hypertension among high school girls in Susa, Iran and its relation to age, body mass index, and physical activity. Patients and Methods: In this cross sectional study, 400 female students aged 15 -19 years were selected using multistage cluster random sampling method. Their height, weight, and blood pressure (blood pressure was measured twice while in sitting position) were measured by standard methods. The international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to score their physical activity. The individual questionnaire was completed by essential question toward hypertension. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 22 using descriptive indexes and the Chi-square and Pearson tests while P < 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: The prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension is 5% and 40.3% in the high school girls, respectively. The frequency of age ranges between 14 and 18 years, with the highest frequency belonged to the age of 16 years. Also, there was a significant relationship between age and increase in blood pressure (P = 0.022). Direct significant linear relationship and difference were reported between hypertension and exercise (P = 0.025), as well as body mass index (P = 0.036). Conclusions:The results showed a high prevalence of hypertension in girls with little difference with regard to ethnic groups, indicating that the use of training programs to adjust and modify lifestyle attitudes not only is effective in reducing hypertension, but also can prevent the adolescents' susceptibility to the diseases that cause disability, increased living costs and weakened family ties.

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Prevalence of hypertension in overweight and obese children from a large school-based population in Shanghai, China

Cited by 84 publications

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Excess Weight and High Blood Pressure in Schoolchildren: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Excess Weight and High Blood Pressure in Schoolchildren: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Prevalence of Hypertension Among Obese Children and Effect of Environmental Factors on Hypertension and Childhood Obesity: A School Based Study

The Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Relation to Age, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity Among High School Girls in Daniel Susa, Iran 2014

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