Newswise — In one of the largest longitudinal studies to explore the link between high blood pressure and serious kidney problems, researchers at McMaster University have found that children and teens with high blood pressure were about three times more likely to develop major kidney problems – such as kidney failure, chronic kidney disease, or even death – compared to kids without high blood pressure.
The findings, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, suggest that high blood pressure in otherwise healthy kids can lead to serious kidney trouble in the long run. High blood pressure in children is becoming increasingly common and the findings highlight the importance of monitoring and managing kids’ blood pressure.
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- Rahul Chanchlani, corresponding author and associate professor in the Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University: [email protected]
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