Hypertension in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome—Age, Weight Status, and Disease Severity

Hypertension in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome—Age, Weight Status, and Disease Severity

Older age, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are known to increase the risk of hypertension in adults. However, data for children are scarce. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between hypertension, age, weight status, and disease severity in 396 children with OSAS....

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Main Authors: Hai-Hua Chuang, Jen-Fu Hsu, Chao-Yung Wang, Li-Pang Chuang, Min-Chi Chen, Ning-Hung Chen, Yu-Shu Huang, Hsueh-Yu Li, Li-Ang Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
age
apnea-hypopnea index
blood oxygen saturation
children
hypertension
obesity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/18/9602

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