Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure and Association with Obesity in Egyptian School Adolescents
Aim. To investigate the relationship between high blood pressure (HBP) and obesity in Egyptian adolescents. Methods. A cross-sectional study of 1500 adolescents (11–19 years) in Alexandria, Egypt, was conducted. Resting BP was measured and measurements were categorized using the 2004 fourth report o...
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Main Authors: | Mostafa A. Abolfotouh, Sunny A. Sallam, Mohammed S. Mohammed, Amany A. Loutfy, Ali A. Hasab |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hypertension |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/952537 |
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