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High Blood Pressure can develop in Children for the Same Reasons as Adults
Despite popular belief, teens, children and even babies can have high blood pressure, also called HBP or hypertension. It's not just a disease for the middle-aged and elderly. As with adults, early diagnosis and treatment can reduce or prevent the harmful consequences of this disease.
This resource was developed to educate patients on the causes, risk factors and possible complications of childhood high blood pressure.
01 | Causes
There are varying causes for high blood pressure in children including:
02 | Risk Factors
Risk factors for HBP vary and include:
03 | Complications
Children who have high blood pressure are likely to continue to have high blood pressure as adults unless they begin treatment. If high blood pressure persists into adulthood, children can be at risk for the following complications:
For additional resources on high blood pressure in children, visit www.mayoclinic.org
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