Recent research has revealed that high blood pressure (hypertension) in childhood and adolescence can increase serious risks like stroke and heart attack by four times. This research was conducted on 25,605 children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada between 1996 and 2021, who had the problem of high blood pressure.
Researchers found that children and adolescents who had high blood pressure had two to four times the risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart surgery when they grew up compared to those who did not have this problem. This research underlines the importance of controlling high blood pressure and reducing its risks at an early age.
Main findings of the research
- Children and adolescents suffering from high blood pressure have two to four times more risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart-related surgery than adults.
- Awareness and preventive measures are needed to control high blood pressure and reduce its risks at an early age.
- It is important to pay attention to the symptoms of high blood pressure in children and teens, such as headache, fatigue, nose bleeding and trouble breathing.
Risk factors for high blood pressure in children
-Obesity
- Bad diet
-Lack of physical activity
- History of high blood pressure in the family
- Tension
Ways to control high BP in children
- Eat healthy diet
- Exercise regularly
-Maintain a healthy weight
- Reduce stress
- Take medicine if needed
Conclusion
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that can affect people of all ages. It is important to control high blood pressure in children and teens to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke as adults.
