Overweight and Blood Pressure in Pre-Pubertal Children: A Longitudinal Study

Author(s)

Alves, Marcelo Jose ; Torres, Wesley ; von Ah Morano, Ana Elisa ; de Carvalho Filho, Carlos Augusto ; Castoldi, Robson Chacon ; Christofaro, Diego Giulliano Destro ; Casonatto, Juliano ; Vanderlei, Luiz Carlos Marques ; Fernandes, Romulo Araujo

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: INDIAN PEDIATRICS; v. 61, n. 4, p. 5-pg., 2024-04-01.

Abstract

ObjectivesTo analyze the longitudinal relationship between overweight and hypertension in school children.MethodsThis cohort study enrolled children 6-8 years of age who were then prospectively followed up over a 24 months period with repeat assessments performed at an interval of 11-13 months. Information on participation in physical education classes in school, sports practice outside of school, and economic status were obtained through questionnaires answered by parents/guardians. The measurement of blood pressure, weight, height, and waist circumference was performed during the serial follow-up visits in school.ResultsThe proportion of hypertension did not change significantly over the 24 months (7.1% to 8.2%; P = 0.690). However, children with overweight and obesity throughout the period, had a 198% [HR (95% CI) 2.98 (1.40, 6.35)] higher risk of having hypertension diagnosed during follow-up when compared to eutrophic children in the same period.ConclusionsThe development trajectory of overweight and obesity in children aged 6-8 years was associated with hypertension. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 21/08655-2 - Impact of sports participation performed in vigorous intensity on adolescent cardiovascular health aspects: ABCD-GROWTH STUDY
• Grantee: Wésley Torres
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• FAPESP's process: 22/09796-1 - Sports participation and markers of bone density, geometry and architecture of adolescents: ABCD Growth Study
• Grantee: Rômulo Araújo Fernandes
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants