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Blood pressure and puberty.

S Londe, A Johanson, N S Kronemer

The Journal of Pediatrics

|December 1, 1975

Summary

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Blood pressure in children aged 10-14 is not linked to puberty. Hypertension during this period requires further investigation, not dismissal as a normal developmental change.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Endocrinology
Cardiology

Background:

Puberty involves significant physiological changes.
Understanding factors influencing blood pressure during childhood is crucial for long-term cardiovascular health.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between blood pressure and sexual maturation in children aged 10-14.
To determine if hypertension in this age group is associated with pubertal development.

Main Methods:

Studied 229 boys and 189 girls aged 10-14.
Assessed blood pressure, serum hormone levels (follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone), and pubertal development stages (pubic hair, breast development, menarche).

Main Results:

No significant correlation found between systolic or diastolic blood pressure and hormone levels in either sex.

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No significant correlation observed between blood pressure and pubertal development stages (pubic hair, breast development, menarche).

Conclusions:

Hypertension in 10-14 year olds is not a physiological response to puberty.
Elevated blood pressure in this age group should be considered a suspicious finding requiring follow-up.