Physical activity and sedentary behavior thresholds for identifying childhood hypertension and its phenotypes: The Healthy Growth Study
Hypertension phenotypes may represent differential pathophysiologic mechanisms and clinical impact, yet they have been poorly investigated. The study aimed to examine the associations of physical activity and sedentary behavior with hypertension phenotypes in a large group of Greek children and to identify thresholds regarding risk of hypertension.
Source: Journal of the American Society of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Authors: Kalliopi Karatzi, George Moschonis, Sofia Botelli, Odysseas Androutsos, George P. Chrousos, Christos Lionis, Yannis Manios Tags: Research Article Source Type: research