Elevated Blood Pressure and Behavioral Risk Factors of Non-Communicable Disease Among School-Going Adolescents in Chengalpattu District, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Elevated Blood Pressure (BP), often termed the "silent killer," is characterized by a BP of 140/90 mmHg or higher, influenced by modifiable and non-modifiable factors, particularly during adolescence. Hypertension prevalence among Indian adolescents varies from 2% to 20.5%. Despite the...

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Autors principals:	Harishma Ramesh, Gowthamkarthic Ravichandhiran, Soumya Agadi, Kesavan S, Anand Kumar, Vigneshsamy Muthuchamy
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	Medsci Publications 2024-11-01
Col·lecció:	National Journal of Community Medicine
Matèries:	Hypertension Noncommunicable Disease Adolescent Behaviours World Health Organization WHO-GSHS AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Accés en línia:	http://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/4581
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