Leading doctors call for national screening in schools as teenage hypertension rates double, driven by inactivity and poor diet. Early detection could prevent strokes and heart attacks in adulthood.
High blood pressure, once an adult issue, is now rising sharply in children. Learn the risks, diagnosis, and prevention strategies for this silent killer.
A new study reveals high blood pressure in children has nearly doubled since 2000, now affecting 6.2% of under-19s. Experts call for urgent government action on childhood obesity.
Global study reveals childhood hypertension rates have nearly doubled since 2000, with obesity identified as primary driver. Experts warn of lifelong health consequences.