Table I.
Demographics, Family History, Symptoms, and Hypertension Stages in Patients With Primary and Secondary HTN
| Primary HTN (n=110) | Secondary HTN (n=57) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), y | 13.3 (3.23) | 11.7 (3.57) | <.01 |
| Age 5–12 y, No. (%) | 36 (32.7) | 30 (52.6) | .02 |
| Age 12–19 y, No. (%) | 74 (67.3) | 27 (47.4) | |
| Male, No. (%) | 76 (69.1) | 26 (45.6) | <.01 |
| Female, No. (%) | 34 (30.9) | 31 (54.4) | |
| African American, No. (%) | 71 (64.5) | 35 (61.4) | |
| Caucasian, No. (%) | 32 (29.1) | 19 (33.3) | |
| Other, No. (%) | 7 (6.4) | 3 (5.3) | |
| Positive family history of HTN, No. (%) | 45 (42.1) | 11 (19.6) | .01 |
| Headache, No. (%) | 35 (31.8) | 21 (36.8) | .60 |
| Vision changes, No. (%) | 2 (1.8) | 2 (1.8) | 1.00 |
| BMI ≥85th percentile, No. (%) | 83 (75.5) | 35 (61.4) | .73 |
| HTN stage 1, No. (%) | 54 (49.1) | 18 (31.6) | .03 |
| HTN stage 2, No. (%) | 56 (50.9) | 39 (68.4) |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; HTN, hypertension; SD, standard deviation.