UK Children's High Blood Pressure Surges; Doctors Urge National Screening

UK Children's High Blood Pressure Surges; Doctors Urge National Screening

Doctors in the UK are expressing serious concern over a near doubling of high blood pressure cases in children and teenagers over the past two decades. A recent Lancet study reveals a global rise, largely driven by lifestyle factors, prompting calls for nationwide monitoring. The condition poses significant long-term risks, including early organ damage and cardiovascular disease.

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