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Relationship Between Dietary Intakes and Elevated Diastolic Blood Pressure Among Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kukiat Tudpor1,2, Panthicha Chinnakhot1, Montira Boonsorn1

  • 1Faculty of Public Health, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|April 29, 2024
PubMed

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Childhood high diastolic blood pressure is linked to diet, not parental blood pressure. High saturated fat, copper, and vitamin B12 intake increase risk. Early dietary changes can prevent adult hypertension.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) impact cardiovascular health.
  • Childhood elevated blood pressure (EBP) predicts adult hypertension.
  • Blood pressure is influenced by modifiable and non-modifiable factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate modifiable risk factors for blood pressure in children aged 3-12.
  • Analyze the relationship between diet, parental blood pressure, and childhood EBP.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Utilized wearable devices for blood pressure monitoring in 45 children.
  • Analyzed data alongside parental blood pressure from electronic medical records.

Main Results:

  • Childhood EBP was not associated with parental blood pressure phenotypes.
  • High saturated fat, copper, and vitamin B12 intake correlated with increased DBP.
  • No significant difference in daily sodium intake between normal and hypertensive DBP groups.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary factors (saturated fat, copper, vitamin B12) significantly influence childhood DBP.
  • Parental blood pressure status is not a determinant of childhood DBP.
  • Early dietary interventions are crucial for preventing adult hypertension.
Abstract

Keywords:
Dietary intakeElectronic medical recordsElevated blood pressurePediatric hypertensionWearable device

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