High blood pressure, or hypertension, isn't just an adult issue.
More children and teenagers are being diagnosed with this condition than ever before.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly 4% of children and adolescents in the United States have hypertension.
Left unchecked, high blood pressure in kids can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke, later in life.
The good news is that there are several effective ways to help reduce the risk and keep a child's blood pressure in check.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, isn't just an adult issue. More children and teenagers are being diagnosed with this condition than ever before. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 4% of children and adolescents in the United States have hypertension. As per a study done by JAMA, 35% of 10 to 12-year-olds and 25% of 13 to 19-year-olds had BP in the stage 1 or 2 hypertension range. Left unchecked, high blood pressure in kids can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke, later in life. The good news is that there are several effective ways to help reduce the risk and keep a child's blood pressure in check.
