Risk factors for hypertension in children ≥3 years

Check BP at all health encounters for children with the following:^*

Obesity

Type 1 or type 2 diabetes

Kidney disease

History of aortic arch obstruction or coarctation

Treatment with or taking drugs known to increase blood pressure:

Decongestants
Caffeine
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
Glucocorticoids
Stimulants
Hormonal contraception
Tricyclic antidepressants
Amphetamines
Cocaine

BP: blood pressure.

* For children without risk factors, BP should be measured annually at health supervision visits beginning at age 3 years.

Adapted from: Flynn JT, Kaelber DC, Baker-Smith CM, et al. Clinical practice guideline for screening and management of high blood pressure in children and adolescents. Pediatrics 2017.

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Risk factors for hypertension in children ≥3 years