The relationship between body composition and blood pressure among primary school children in Eastern Cape province, South Africa

Background: In South Africa, especially in the Eastern Cape province, despite reported high prevalence of underweight and obesity, little is known regarding the relationship of body composition (BC) with blood pressure (BP) in primary school children. Understanding the relationship between BC and BP...

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Main Authors: Howard Gomwe, Eunice Seekoe, Philemon Lyoka, Chioneso S. Marange
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-10-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
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Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/2000