Areas of greater socioeconomic disadvantage linked to 60% greater likelihood of primary hypertension in youth nemours jamanetworkopen
Children living in the most disadvantaged communities have a 60% greater likelihood of being diagnosed with primary hypertension, the leading risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to the first U.S.
Overall, children living in neighborhoods with an ADI of 50 or higher had 60% greater odds of a hypertension diagnosis, the study found.for hypertension in youth is essential to improve cardiovascular outcomes later in life," Baker-Smith added."Our study highlights the importance of considering neighborhood-related factors when diagnosing hypertension."
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