Establishing percentiles for blood pressure based on absolute height for children and adolescents

Abstract Background Evaluating blood pressure (BP) is one element for diagnosing and preventing disease in student populations. The objectives of this research were to (a) identify the range height measuring BP adjusted populations (b) propose percentiles evaluating based on height. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out with 3,013 students. Weight, height, diastolic (DBP) systolic (SBP) evaluated. Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated. Height ranges 5 10 cm generated. Results R 2 values consisted [normotensive: DBP (R = 13%) SBP 14 20%), hypertensive: 0.07 15%) 29 32%)]. For cm, included: 15%), 15 21%) 16%) 35%)]. ranges, diferences occurred between both sexes (in from 123 148 158 168 cm) 6 128 cm). In categories, appeared (from 138 Conclusions a determinant pressure, are more suitable children adolescents. proposed allowed assessment suggest their use epidemiological educational contexts.