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Understanding High Blood Pressure in Children: A Growing Concern<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

High blood pressure<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, often associated with adults, is increasingly becoming a concern for children and adolescents. Recent studies highlight the importance of monitoring and managing blood pressure from <\/span>a young age<\/span> to prevent long-term health issues.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Incidence and Statistics<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the American Heart Association, about\u202f<\/span>1 in 7 children and teens in the U.S<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/b>\u202fhave blood pressure that\u2019s higher than normal. This includes both elevated blood pressure and hypertension.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

Risk Factors<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Several factors contribute to the risk of developing high blood pressure in children:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n