SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE BY HEIGHT, BMI, GENDER AND AGE BETWEEN 14 AND 18 YEARS OF AGE

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the screening program was to investigate blood pressure levels in different ages according to obesity. Last year, mean blood pressure values were presented as a function of BMI distribution. We now present the results of blood pressure at different ages. Design and method: 2202 adolescent (1326 girls, 876 boys) participated in the screening program between. Blood pressure, heart rate, body composition, cholesterol and blood glucose level, bodyweight, height and BMI were assessed. Results: Average Systolic BP (Hgmm+2SD) 14 year-old girl (n.79) / boy (n:70): 120,25+13,00 / 129,01+14,05. 15 year-old girl (n:387) / boy (n:287): 119,72+12,06 / 130,70+13,35 16 year-old girl (n:520) / boy (n:371): 119,63+10,89 / 132,95+13,60 17 year-old girl (n:268) / boy (n:121): 120,19+11,36 / 133,38+13,98 18 year-old girl (n:72) / boy (n:27): 121,03+11,12 / 130,59+12,45 Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was over 99% in 12 girls (14-year-olds), 39 (15), 42 (16), 33 (17), 5 (18) to height. SBP was over 99% in 17 boys (14-year-olds), 73 (15), 100 (16), 33 (17), 5 (18) to height. SBP was over 95% in 20 girls (14-year-olds), 96 (15), 109 (16), 64 (17), 18 (18) to height. SBP was over 95% in 31 boys (14-year-olds), 132 (15), 176 (16), 52 (17), 8 (18) to height. Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) was over 95% in 4 girls (14-year-olds), 27 (15), 25 (16), 20 (17), 9 (18) to height. DBP was over 95% in 16 boys (14-year-olds), 29 (15), 37 (16), 8 (17), 0 (18) to height. Elevated diastolic values were associated with elevated systolic values, but less occurred. The percentage of high blood pressure was more frequent among boys and girls who were in the overweight group (58,6% and 18,6%). The incidence of primary hypertension increases in childhood, especially in overweight and obesity. Conclusions: Prevalence rates of hypertension and overweight and obesity are high in school children, and increased bodyweight is a significant risk factor for hypertension. The results of the study will help to design preventive programmes.