Blood Pressure Profile in Schoolchildren and Adolescents in Jordan

Jaddou, Hashem; Bateiha, Anwar; Khawaldeh, Abdul Kareem M.; Goussous, Yousef; Ajlouni, Kamel

doi:10.5144/0256-4947.2001.123

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“…The increase noted in the mid adolescent period may be attributed to rapid hormonal changes and increase in body size associated with pubertal growth. The average yearly increase of 1 mmHg for DBP and 2 mmHg for SBP noted in the study is similar to the values observed in Jordanian children [30]. …”

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“…Both the mean SBP and DBP were significantly higher in females than in males especially during the early and mid adolescent stages. A similar trend has also been noted by Jaddou et al [30] and Ayoola [31]. This gender difference in blood pressure pattern may be attributed to hormonal changes that occur during puberty which has been noted to occur more rapidly in females than in males.…”

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Hypertension and prehypertension among adolescents in secondary schools in Enugu, South East Nigeria

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BackgroundHypertension is a prevalent cardiovascular disease risk factor among blacks and adolescent hypertension can progress into adulthood.ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension among secondary school adolescents in Enugu South East Nigeria.MethodologyA study of 2694 adolescents aged 10-18 years in Enugu metropolis was carried out. Socio-demographic profile anthropometric and blood pressure readings were obtained. Derived measurements such as Prehypertension, hypertension and BMI were obtained.ResultsThe results showed that the mean systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure for males were 106.66+ 11.80 mmHg and 70.25 + 7.34 mmHg respectively. The mean SBP and DBP for females were 109.83+ 11.66 mmHg and 72.23 + 8.26 mmHg respectively (p < 0.01). Blood pressure was found to increase with age. Prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension was 5.4% and 17.3% respectively with a higher rate in females (6.9%) than males (3.8%). Prevalence of prehypertension among males and females were 14.3% and 20.1% respectively. The prevalence of obesity was 1.9%.ConclusionModifiable risk factors exist among adolescents. Early lifestyle modification and a strengthened school health are recommended.

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Hypertension and prehypertension among adolescents in secondary schools in Enugu, South East Nigeria

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“…This affirms the report that family history of hypertension is a risk factor for prehypertension [16,20]. The anthropometric variables (age, SBP, DBP and BMI ) correlated positively, and this was consistent with the report of several authors [21][22][23]. The implication of increase in blood pressure with age is that it may continue into adult stage hence further increasing the prevalence of hypertension in the adult group with its attendant morbidity, disability and mortality.…”

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Prevalence of Prehypertension and Assessment of Renal Function among the Prehypertensive Students of the College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

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Ugwu

Meludu

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International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research

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Article HistoryThis study was carried out to determine the prevalence of pre-hypertension and assess the renal function in pre-hypertensive students in College of Health Sciences, Okofia, Nnewi. A total of 210 (99 males and 111 females) apparently healthy respondents aged 18-28, were recruited for the initial screening. Their blood pressure readings and body mass index (BMI) were obtained, whereas 5mls of blood sample was collected from 18 prehypertensive and 19 normotensive subjects. 5mls of blood was collect from eligible subjects and dispensed in plain containers for estimation of biochemical parameters. Serum creatinine, urea, Na+, K+, and Cl-were analyzed using standard methods. Result showed a prevalence of 11.4% with a higher percentage in males (12.12%) than in female (10.81%). BMI was significantly higher in pre-hypertensive than in normotensive (26.31±4.76 Vs 21.60±2.44;p> 0.05). Systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP)(126.67±5.76 Vs 107.68±9.90; 79.56±6.57 Vs 69.52±7.39;p> 0.05) respectively were significantly higher in prehypertensives than in normotensives. Interestingly, there was no significant difference in the value of renal function markers of the prehypertensives when compared to normotensives (p>0.05). However, there was a positive correlation between SBP and serum urea level(r = 0.628; P =0.009). Therefore, the prevalence of prehypertension in this population was low with reference to studies in other populations. Importantly, this preliminary study did show that the renal functions are not compromised.

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“…In contrast studies conducted in Turkey and other countries have shown that females have a significantly higher prevalence than males. [18] Furthermore, Jaddou et al [19] reported that. SBP and DBP were significantly higher in females than in males especially during the early and mid adolescent stages.…”

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Prevalence of hypertension and associated risk factors among university students: Comparative study

Moussa

El-Mowafy

El-Ezaby

2016

JNEP

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Background: Hypertension is commonly known as the "silent killer", its prevalence is highly variable worldwide and it's an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The increase of hypertension in the developing countries may be connected with the economic transition within those countries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension among university students and the associated risk factors related to hypertension. Methods: The study used a comparative cross-sectional design. Data were collected from October 2013 to May 2014 at the student University Hostels in Port-Said and Damietta Cities. The sample included 2,029 university students. The data were collected by a structured interview questionnaire, which included data about nutritional lifestyle, stress, exercises, family history and smoking pattern. In addition, blood pressure and body mass index were measured. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 26.5% among students in Damietta University compared to 18.1% of students in Port-Said University. The Univariate analysis showed an association between hypertension and age, sex, body mass index (BMI), nutritional lifestyle, stress, physical activity, family history and smoking pattern (p < .05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between hypertension and the above stated factors. Conclusions and recommendations:The findings of the present study highlighted the prevalence of hypertension among students in Damietta University (26.5%), compared to 18.1% among students in Port Said university. The blood pressure values increased with associated risk factors (age, sex, body mass index, smoking, strss, physical activity and family history). The results of this study recommended that periodic screening and monitoring of students for hypertension should be incorporated into the entrance of the university physical examination, and university students health education on hypertension as a disease and its associated risk factors should be strengthened.

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Blood Pressure Profile in Schoolchildren and Adolescents in Jordan

Cited by 17 publications

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Hypertension and prehypertension among adolescents in secondary schools in Enugu, South East Nigeria

Hypertension and prehypertension among adolescents in secondary schools in Enugu, South East Nigeria

Prevalence of Prehypertension and Assessment of Renal Function among the Prehypertensive Students of the College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

Prevalence of hypertension and associated risk factors among university students: Comparative study

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