Prevalence of sustained hypertension and obesity among urban and rural adolescents: a school-based, cross-sectional study in North India

Abstract

High prevalence of sustained hypertension and obesity was found among urban school children and adolescents in a northern state in India. Hypertension among adolescents was positively associated with overweight and obesity (high BMI). Prevention and early detection of childhood obesity and high BP should be strengthened to prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases in adults.