An Assessment of the Relationship between Anthropometric Parameters and Blood Pressure among Polokwane Private School Children

High blood pressure (HBP) among children and adolescents has been associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases later in life. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between body composition and blood pressure among Polokwane private school children. Mean body fat % was s...

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Main Authors: Betty Sebati, Kotsedi Monyeki, Phuti Makgae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/4/29