Table 3:
Classification of BP according to 2017 AAP Guideline for Iranian boy and girls 7–12-year-olds
| Classification |
Boys
n (%) |
Girls
n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Normal blood pressure | 3046 (84.9) | 3181 (85.7) |
| Prehypertension or elevated hypertension | 143 (4.0) | 113 (3.0) |
| Stage 1 hypertension | 340 (9.4) | 372 (10.0) |
| Stage 2 hypertension | 60 (1.7) | 46 (1.3) |
| Total | 3589 (100) | 3712 (100) |
| High blood pressure a | 543 (15.1) | 531 (14.3) |
| Hypertension (overall)b | 400 (11.1) | 418 (11.3) |
a High blood pressure combines prehypertension, elevated blood pressure, stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension.
b Category combines stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension