Evaluating risk factors in hypertension screening in children and adolescent (original) (raw)

The pediatric obesity epidemic has significantly increased the risk of metabolic syndrome and hypertension in children and adolescents. This analysis evaluates screening methods, comparing the efficacy of body mass index (BMI) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for assessing body composition, emphasizing the practicality of anthropometric methods. The findings reveal a high prevalence of obesity and elevated blood pressure, underscoring the urgent need for effective obesity interventions to mitigate cardiovascular risks in this vulnerable population.