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Pushpa Krishna1, Sarita Bajaj, K Thennarasu
1Department of Physiology, KempeGowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India. pushatte@yahoo.co.in
Indian Pediatrics
|January 8, 2008
Summary
Young Indians in North India exhibit distinct blood pressure (BP) patterns compared to their Southern counterparts. Regional variations in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP) highlight the importance of geographic factors in pediatric BP assessment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Blood pressure (BP) variations exist across different populations.
- Understanding regional BP differences in young individuals is crucial for health assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare blood pressure (BP) levels in North Indian and South Indian children and adolescents.
- To identify age-specific and sex-specific regional differences in BP.
Main Methods:
- Age, height, and sex-specific BP were estimated for 6,320 North Indian subjects aged 7-18 years.
- BP values were compared with those of South Indian subjects.
Main Results:
- Between 7-12 years, North Indian children had lower diastolic BP (DBP) but similar systolic BP (SBP) compared to South Indians.
- Between 13-18 years, North Indian adolescents showed significantly higher SBP with no significant difference in DBP.
- Significant regional disparities in BP distribution were observed.
Conclusions:
- Geographic location plays a significant role in BP distribution among young Indians.
- Evaluating blood pressure in Indian youth should consider regional population differences.
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