Title of article :
Essential hypertension in children, a growing worldwide problem
Author/Authors :
Sabri, Mohammadreza Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center - Cardiovascular Research Institute - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Gheissari, Alaleh Department of Pediatrics - School of Medicine - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Mansourian, Marjan Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics - School of Health - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Mohammadifard, Noushin Hypertension Research Center - Cardiovascular Research Institute - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Sarrafzadegan, Nizal Isfahan Cardiovascular Research Center - Cardiovascular Research Institute - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Hypertension is one of the most common diseases worldwide. For many decades, it was considered as a problem related to adult population; however, its incidence in children has also been increased in recent years. Although secondary causes of hypertension are more common in children, few studies have been published focusing on the growing epidemic rate of essential hypertension in children and adolescents. Considering the importance of essential hypertension and its cardiovascular consequences, we review briefly its epidemiology and risk factors in children.
Keywords :
Adolescent , cardiovascular disease , child , essential hypertension , obesity
Journal title :
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
