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High blood pressure in children and adolescents is linked to health problems later in life. Early diagnosis of hypertension is crucial to allow management with lifestyle changes and, if needed, medications.
Resources:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/959784
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehac328/6633855?redirectedFrom=fulltext
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/why-high-blood-pressure-is-a-silent-killer/high-blood-pressure-in-children
https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/youth.htm
