At what age should routine evaluation for hypertension start for children and adolescents with obesity?
At what age should routine evaluation for hypertension start for children and adolescents with obesity?
Options:
• 3 years
• 7 years
• 10 years
• 13 years
Pediatric Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressure screening begins at age 3 years for all children.
• Without obesity: measure annually.
• With obesity/overweight: measure at every healthcare visit.
The difference is not the starting age, but the frequency of monitoring, as obesity increases early cardiovascular risk.