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The Prevalence of Elevated Blood Pressure in Adolescents in Nassau, The Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 1: Jan (2015) - Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Special Issue
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.114
Pages: 
17–22
Synopsis: 
The estimated prevalence of elevated blood pressure in Bahamian adolescents is relatively high. The prevalence of 8.9% is comparable to those in the region. Researchers advise yearly screening in reducing the cardiovascular disease risk profile.
 ABSTRACT
 
Objective: To determine the prevalence of elevated blood pressure (EBP) in Bahamian adolescents.
 
Received: 
25 Feb, 2015
Accepted: 
18 Mar, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjjan2015_17_22.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
blood pressure
prevalence
Adolescence
high school
Students
Journal Authors: 
C Conliffe
M Frankson
F Smith
C Hanna-Mahase
M Oriakhi
e-Published: 28 Apr, 2015
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